echelon

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1. echelon - Noun

2. echelon - Adjective

3. echelon - Verb

4. Echelon - Proper noun

Meaning

An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance.

An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.

To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in echelon.

To take position in echelon.

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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise. Colin Powell

These ivy league students are in the upper echelon of the college boards and had great opportunity in front of them regardless of where they go to college. Its in their very nature and it is something they expect. Michael N. Castle

This is a dream come true. HBO is the highest echelon in the world for a stand-up comedian to attain. Throughout my career I've trusted my instincts to lead me down the right path, and I am honored to work together with this network while contributing to the legacy that is HBO. Dane Cook

Celebrities become excluded from everyday life, kind of in exile in an echelon that is deemed better, anyway: Life of celebrity, all the fame and glamor. Jack Gleeson

I think the craziest thing I would say about The Echelon is just their loyalty & what they are willing to do to promote our band. Shannon Leto

the upper echelon Source: Internet

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