as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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Recent Examples of elementary
Craig’s career experience includes serving as a junior high and elementary principal, assistant principal, special education director and high school special education teacher.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s why Patil, along with three other Charlotte-area students – Claire Chen, Jade Ma and Meadow Palmer, set out to teach elementary schoolers at Charles H. Parker how to grow their own produce.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The Go Nuts For Reading program encourages elementary and middle school students to participate in an eight-book reading challenge at the beginning of the year, leading to free game tickets and a visit from the squirrel mascots, Nutzy and Nutasha.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s why Patil, along with three other Charlotte-area students – Claire Chen, Jade Ma and Meadow Palmer, set out to teach elementary schoolers at Charles H. Parker how to grow their own produce.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The Go Nuts For Reading program encourages elementary and middle school students to participate in an eight-book reading challenge at the beginning of the year, leading to free game tickets and a visit from the squirrel mascots, Nutzy and Nutasha.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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That’s more due to basic economic calculations, says Lange, rather than technological difficulties.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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In general, the human respondents tended to give similar answers, as reflected in their ratings—suggesting that people share a basic observational understanding of social interactions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Doing the most rudimentary exercise in a cap system would show that overall economic parity would change little.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hudson was in attendance at his introductory press conference.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Depending on the institution, AP scores may allow students to test out of introductory courses, fulfill general education requirements, or even graduate early—potentially saving them thousands of dollars in tuition.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Revenue Growth Analysis Amazon has demonstrated solid fundamental performance with a 36% revenue increase, growing from $470 billion in 2021 to $638 billion in the trailing twelve months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The change in tone is also fundamental to the stock market and the economic uncertainty that Trump's tariffs created.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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