Programming Concepts Glossary

noun a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

• The corporate hierarchy dictates the chain of command within the organization.
• The hierarchy at this company is pretty clear - the boss calls the shots.
• I don't really care about the hierarchy, as long as I get my work done.
• In nature, the lion's hierarchy is based on dominance and strength.

verb to join or combine something with something else

pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified

preposition used to indicate that something has been included with something else

• The new data added to this report provides a more comprehensive analysis of the market trends.
• I just added more pictures to that album, check them out!
• I added some extra sauce to this burger, it's gonna be so good!
• Her wise words added to that moment of clarity in my mind.