What is an "Echelon Basis"?

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I am currently working through Linear Algebra homework, and have run into this terminology.

Let W = span{p1,p2... p7} in P5
Find an echelon basis of W.

I am not including the defined polynomials for P, but am instead looking for more of an explanation of what an Echelon Basis is. In relation, I am aware of what a basis is, as well as how to find a basis of a given W.