Definition of "multitier" [multitier]

• N-tier (adjective)

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• "It does not appear that multitier subcontracting, as an isolated factor, caused significant increases in costs to the government, nor did it reduce subcontracting opportunities for small and local businesses."
• "We initiated this audit in response to Congressional concerns that, in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, multitier subcontracting (1) increased costs to the government, (2) limited opportunities for small and local businesses to participate in response and recovery efforts, and (3) resulted in layers of subcontractors being paid profit and overhead while adding little or no value to the work performed under the contract."
• "Most companies today use multitier drug plans that charge the least for mail-order generic prescription drugs and the most for brand-name or lifestyle drugs for which generic equivalents are available."