Katasan (en. Higher echelon)

/kaˈta.san/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A level that is higher than other levels or ranks.
He became part of the company's katasan after many years of working.
Siya ay naging bahagi ng katasan ng kumpanya matapos ang maraming taon ng pagtatrabaho.
General terminology for a position or rank in society.
The katasan of the nobility during medieval times had a significant influence on politics.
Ang katasan ng mga maharlika noong medieval na panahon ay may malaking impluwensya sa politika.
Importance or weight carried by a high position.
The katasan of his role requires a higher level of responsibility.
Ang katasan ng kanyang tungkulin ay nangangailangan ng mas mataas na antas ng responsibilidad.

Etymology

The term 'katasan' is rooted in 'kataas' which means high.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high status
refer to a high status or rank.
mataas na katasan
social hierarchy
refers to the social hierarchy.
katasan ng lipunan

Related Words

elevation
The state of being high or at the top.
kataasan
uplifter
Something or someone that brings to a higher level.
nakakataas

Slang Meanings

replacement for something that has lost its value
The katasan you're talking about really doesn't hold the same value as before.
Yung mga katasan na sinasabi mo, di na talaga sila kasing halaga ng dati.
the end or depletion of items that can no longer be used
We're already at the katasan, is there nothing left?
Nasa katasan na lang tayo, wala na bang natira?
beauty, an additional result from something
The katasan of your work is really inspiring!
Yung katasan ng trabaho mo, nakaka-inspire!