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
Presented during the board’s all-day meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday, the proposal would standardize math instruction at the elementary level to ensure all students are meeting minimum grade-level standards.
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Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
Several elementary buildings will close as well to help better allocate resources, district officials say.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Under the proposal, the district would change the start and end times for elementary, middle and high school, add 15 minutes to the elementary day, increase math instruction time at the middle school level and change to a block schedule with longer class periods for middle and high school students.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
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Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
Several elementary buildings will close as well to help better allocate resources, district officials say.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Under the proposal, the district would change the start and end times for elementary, middle and high school, add 15 minutes to the elementary day, increase math instruction time at the middle school level and change to a block schedule with longer class periods for middle and high school students.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
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The basic Hulu subscription with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Disney+, Hulu Bundle basic starts at $10.99/month.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sailing lessons: Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program during this six-session class.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chase scenes are easily tracked over rich urban terrain, and shootouts tend to play out in clear, rudimentary compositions.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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But those rudimentary models based on pre-defined rulesets are rapidly becoming obsolete compared to the current capabilities of AI.—
Sailesh Sewpaul,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Known as an offensive mind, Albin spoke about the signal-caller position at his introductory press conference.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Spirit Airlines is offering one-way flights within the US to select destinations with introductory fares as low as $43 if booked between March 16 and March 18.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite the liberal and progressive stances of modern filmmakers, their lack of creativity and originality reveals a fundamental contempt behind the many remakes assaulting the marketplace, from Dune to Snow White.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to the two speakers, the fundamental role of film festivals has evolved significantly.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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