transcription, транскрипция: [ ̈ɪˈtaɪə ]
n. 1 a row or rank or unit of a structure, as one of several placed one above another (tiers of seats). 2 Naut. a a circle of coiled cable. b a place for a coiled cable. øøtiered adj. (also in comb.). [earlier tire f. F f. tirer draw, elongate f. Rmc]