Multiple level can also be referred to as multilevel, tiered, layered, graduated, or hierarchical. These synonyms describe a system or structure where there are different levels or tiers that are organized in a specific manner. Multilevel is often used when referring to marketing or sales structures where there are multiple tiers of distributors or commission levels. Tiered is used to describe a system that is organized into different levels, like seating in a theatre. Layered describes a system that has multiple layers that are built upon each other, like a layered cake. Graduated describes a system that is arranged in order of increasing level, and hierarchical refers to a system where there is a clear hierarchy of power or control.