two-tier

or two-tiered

[ too-teer ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

consisting of two tiers, floors, levels, or the like:
a two-tier wedding cake.
consisting of two separate price structures, sets of regulations, etc.:
a two-tier fare system for subways and buses.

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First recorded in 1970–75

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A two-tier system has been proposed, essentially creating a fast lane and a slow lane.

What this does suggest is that California is headed for two-tier service on the Exchanges.

The rooms were large enough not to be crowded; but the bunks were the old-fashioned two-tier kind.

The term “dinner-wagon,” originally a movable table to hold dishes, is now used of a two-tier sideboard.

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