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
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Essentially aiming to be distraction-free communication devices in the most basic sense, these generally have black-and-white matte e-ink screens, good battery life, the ability to call and text, and a couple of standard apps.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
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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And no, this doesn't mean turning the office into a place full of rudimentary and shallow perks.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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From that ugly introductory victory, the film goes on to portray the remaining 15-odd years in Magellan’s ever-loftier, ever-hungrier career, though Diaz isn’t massively hung up on historical dates and particulars.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Students begin with three introductory modules, all available online now, then select an FSF discipline: design and product development, merchandising, marketing, or business strategy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 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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