stratified

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To be 'stratified' is to be classified or divided into different layers or groups. It‘s like categorizing items based on their characteristics or importance.

Examples in Different Contexts

In business analysis, a 'stratified' sampling method can be used to ensure representation of all subgroups. A market researcher might explain, 'We used a stratified approach to include diverse consumer segments, enhancing the reliability of our survey results.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

My team needs to fine-tune our marketing according to our client's requirements. We have a wide range of audience profiles.

Response:

I agree; let's stratify our audience by their demographics and shopping behaviors for effective targeting.

Creative

Scenario:

Our film festival this year will have a more organized structure. We're trying to accommodate both mainstream and indie films.

Response:

That sounds great! We can stratify our films by genre, country, and language to aid in visitor navigation.