Meaning Of The Word Echelon

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What's The Definition Of Echelon?

echelon
An echelon in an organization or society is a level or rank in it.
An echelon is a military formation in which soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft follow each other but are spaced out sideways so that they can see ahead.

echelon in American English
a steplike formation of ships or troops, in which each unit is slightly to the left or right of the one preceding it
to form in an echelon
noun: a level of command, authority, or rank

echelon in British English
noun: a level of command, responsibility, etc (esp in the phrase the upper echelons)
verb: to assemble in echelon

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