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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But basic economic theories don’t tell the whole story, Indarte added.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The new requirement goes into effect nationwide on that date, making a basic driver's license a relic at airports set up for Real IDs.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of making something miraculous out of rudimentary materials, Government Cheese has a pantry of fine ingredients but never puts together anything palatable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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This enables the system to plan novel action sequences to achieve specified goals—a rudimentary form of reasoning and planning.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory model features an Iceco fridge, Dometic Go water storage and faucet system with removable inset sink basin, cutting board worktop, and dual-burner Cook Partner gas stove that fits atop the drawer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Neither party does a better job As any student of introductory statistics learns, correlation doesn’t imply causation.—
Christopher S. Warshaw,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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