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
Since 2019, Hawkins has led Student Support Services in Valparaiso including special education and social workers after beginning her career as an elementary teacher in 2001.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Bassett has worked for the Anoka-Hennepin School District for 28 years and is currently an elementary art teacher, a spokesperson for the district said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
The engaging presentations invited all attendees — particularly elementary and middle school students — to celebrate the wonders of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and engineering.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
The 18 schools are primarily elementary and middle schools, and the decision to close them was made to make up for revenue loss from declining enrollment.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Bassett has worked for the Anoka-Hennepin School District for 28 years and is currently an elementary art teacher, a spokesperson for the district said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
The engaging presentations invited all attendees — particularly elementary and middle school students — to celebrate the wonders of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and engineering.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
The 18 schools are primarily elementary and middle schools, and the decision to close them was made to make up for revenue loss from declining enrollment.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
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Original price: $179 This basic window unit from Frigidaire keeps small and medium-sized rooms cool with customizable temperature settings and two fan speeds.—
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23 June 2025
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About nineteen minutes in, after a meditative string of A-flats, a halting procession of some two hundred and seventy-five chords begins—permutations of eight basic types, containing up to twelve notes.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Perry’s boxing skills were far too rudimentary for Paul and he was stopped in the sixth round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Though being able to identify and pursue targets can make even a rudimentary swarm more dangerous, the ability to soak up the defender’s data, share that information with other drones and adjust based on what’s happening on the battlefield is far more lethal.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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That includes the introductory casino, three levels of covered parking, a back-of-house level and a top level with the main casino floor and restaurants.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Yet many overlook one of the most fundamental levers available to their leadership and performance: their circadian rhythm.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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At a time when our nation faces many urgent challenges, tackling food insecurity stands apart as both fundamental and unifying.—
Carmen Del Guercio,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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