tier list
/ˈtɪɚ ˌlɪst/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A list of playable characters in a video game subjectively ranked by their respective viability.
Example Sentences
- "When discussing game balance in an asymmetric game, players often use a tier list."
- "For most competitive tier lists, however, the rankings are cut at B because champions below B level are rarely if ever viable in competition."
- "Next, based on the consensus of the group, obtained through the moderation of the authors, a tier list has been established which structures the existing and possible processes and methods to be used for technology commercialization. The list has four different levels, with most interviewees finding themselves and their institutions on the first two levels."
- "“What am I getting myself into?” I asked. / “The usual amount of trouble,” Myalis said. / Lucy giggled. “‘Usual’ means that there’s also an unusual amount somewhere.” / “I have a tier list,” Myalis replied."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈtɪɚ ˌlɪst/
- British English: /ˈtɪə ˌlɪst/