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echelon

/ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/

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noun

Ebene, Rang, Stufe

A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

Examples :

""In the police department, each echelon represents a different level of authority, from patrol officer to chief." "

In der Polizei repräsentiert jede Ebene eine andere Autoritätsebene, vom Streifenbeamten bis zum Chef.

organization society business position government structure job

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noun

Staffel, gestaffelte Formation

A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.

Examples :

"Sentence: "In the strong crosswind, the cyclists formed an echelon to protect each other from the full force of the wind." "

Bei starkem Seitenwind bildeten die Radfahrer eine Staffel, um sich gegenseitig vor der vollen Wucht des Windes zu schützen.

sport vehicle technical position direction

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noun

Staffel, gestaffelte Formation

A formation of troops, ships, etc., in diagonal parallel rows.

Examples :

"The marching band arranged themselves in an echelon, creating a visually impressive diagonal formation. "

Die Marschkapelle stellte sich in einer Staffel auf und schuf so eine visuell beeindruckende diagonale Formation.

military nautical group position structure

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verb

Staffeln

To form troops into an echelon.

Examples :

"The marching band echeloned its rows to create a visually dynamic effect during the halftime show. "

Die Marschkapelle staffelte ihre Reihen, um während der Halbzeitshow einen visuell dynamischen Effekt zu erzeugen.

military action position group organization

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adjective

In Stufenform

Of a matrix: having undergone Gaussian elimination with the result that the leading coefficient or pivot (that is, the first nonzero number from the left) of a nonzero row is to the right of the pivot of the row above it, giving rise to a stepped appearance in the matrix.

Examples :

"After applying row operations, the matrix was echelon, showing a clear staircase pattern of leading entries. "

Nach Anwendung von Zeilenoperationen war die Matrix in Stufenform, was ein klares Treppenmuster der führenden Einträge zeigte.