layering
- noun
- /ˈleɪərɪŋ/
- Specialized
- My first short-term aim was to eliminate duplication, redundancy, and excessive layering of offices and duties at headquarters.
Examples
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And these impose a set of constraints on the layering relationships between the parts.
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Effective layering in software design ensures that each component has a clear responsibility.
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And I feel like layering is the secret to getting the most beautiful coverage on the skin.
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Trina could tell the layering of the physical figure was complete as well.
Fiction book (2000) -
Layering of images that contaminate each other is an ongoing feature of the series.
Academic text (2013) -
Vodun recognizes the complex layering of phenomena.
Academic text (1995) -
By using the minimalist principle of layering, students can construct profound whole-class compositions from simple means.
Academic text (1998) -
The layering of information in the report helped readers understand the complex data better.
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In architecture, layering involves organizing elements to create a visually appealing structure.
Antonyms
How Layered
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Layering comes from lay 'to put down' and the idea of stacking like a cake or layers of clothing. In design and software this means organising a system into separate levels where each level has its own job, which makes the whole system easier to manage.