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
At those schools, the Journal Sentinel found average elementary roster sizes were about three students larger than schools that were using less than half of their building capacity.
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Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Smart home systems have been disconnected and elementary until now.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
With prices that range from $3 for elementary meals to $3.50 for high school meals, the allocation would only provide about 142 to 167 meals per school.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
In spring 2025, about two-thirds of elementary classroom rosters met the 1995 policy guidelines, and just 14% of MPS schools met the stretch goal under the facilities plan, the Journal Sentinel found.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Smart home systems have been disconnected and elementary until now.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
With prices that range from $3 for elementary meals to $3.50 for high school meals, the allocation would only provide about 142 to 167 meals per school.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
In spring 2025, about two-thirds of elementary classroom rosters met the 1995 policy guidelines, and just 14% of MPS schools met the stretch goal under the facilities plan, the Journal Sentinel found.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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But unlike the basic Shahed which relies entirely on satellite navigation, the MS001 can identify objects on the ground using its thermal imager and AI and attack them.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The state's health insurance plans offer premium, classic and basic Health Advantage plans to state and public school employees and non-Medicare eligible retirees.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It is conducted by individuals or small groups using basic tools and rudimentary machinery.—
Marian Selorm Sapah,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As his 306-page report concludes, the Clinton campaign was principally responsible for fabricating the story, and the FBI was recklessly irresponsible in opening a full investigation and using the dossier in court without rudimentary verification steps.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Over its introductory weekend in theaters, the third Man of Steel reboot released this millennium sold $125 million in tickets in North America.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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In its history, over 2.5 million young people have taken a free introductory flight through Young Eagles.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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There are numerous factors that could prevent Crocs stock from bouncing back: The Growth Narrative Is Broken: The drop from 20% to 3% growth indicates that something fundamental has shifted.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Transparency is fundamental to accountability for journalists and opinion columnists like me.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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