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
Beyond elementary and secondary education, Dysolve is gaining traction among adults facing literacy challenges, college students, and even individuals in their eighties.
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
To point out the obvious, Del Mar’s McClurg is paid significantly more than her counterparts at the other local elementary districts.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Last August, the Connecticut State Board of Education approved voluntary guidelines for districts to create their own cellphone policies and recommended restrictions removing cellphones from all elementary and middle school classrooms.
—Nate Iglehart, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
The grants were for a wide array of research across disciplines, from a project to get elementary age girls interested in STEM to research on mangrove forests in the Dominican Republic.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
To point out the obvious, Del Mar’s McClurg is paid significantly more than her counterparts at the other local elementary districts.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Last August, the Connecticut State Board of Education approved voluntary guidelines for districts to create their own cellphone policies and recommended restrictions removing cellphones from all elementary and middle school classrooms.
—Nate Iglehart, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
The grants were for a wide array of research across disciplines, from a project to get elementary age girls interested in STEM to research on mangrove forests in the Dominican Republic.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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Even after one course Rudd can ask what brings them to the clinic and get basic background information.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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You will then be asked to provide basic personal information, like your name, age, current address, device location, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Although contemporary smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant can manage rudimentary household commands—like turning on lights or checking the weather—agentic AI signifies a profound shift.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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These pioneers used rudimentary plows, but when steel plows became available farmers were able to plant and harvest much more food per acre to feed a growing population.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The week of June 23, the full introductory collection will be available on both Nrgy’s and Revo’s websites, then roll out to select brick-and-mortar retailers.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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After his introductory remarks, Valenzuela welcomed record producer, DJ, filmmaker, and rapper Steven Ellison, who creates under the name Flying Lotus.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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This creates a fundamental mismatch between the investment horizons of businesses and the timelines on which the industries of the future depend.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Beyond its role in defining styles, the exhibition raised fundamental questions about the relationship between art and industry, the function of ornament, and the need to connect design with social demands.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
29 May 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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