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
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw improvement in elementary math scores in 2024, but otherwise remained relatively stagnant, according to new data released Wednesday.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Florida, long a leader in elementary reading, continued to do better than most states at fourth-grade reading, even as its scores dropped from 2022 and from the pre-pandemic high in 2017.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
Even an elementary digital project will demonstrate hands-on experience with digital tools and creative engagement with issues in the field.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The latest Metro news Image School closings: An elementary schoolteacher in Montclair, N.J., was arrested after making a threat against a principal that prompted officials to close the schools.
—James Barron, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Florida, long a leader in elementary reading, continued to do better than most states at fourth-grade reading, even as its scores dropped from 2022 and from the pre-pandemic high in 2017.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
Even an elementary digital project will demonstrate hands-on experience with digital tools and creative engagement with issues in the field.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The latest Metro news Image School closings: An elementary schoolteacher in Montclair, N.J., was arrested after making a threat against a principal that prompted officials to close the schools.
—James Barron, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
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By Alice Park February 11, 2025 1:02 PM EST The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest funder of biomedical research in the world, and its grants create the foundation of basic science knowledge on which major health advances are built.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each new hunt throws a curveball to keep things challenging while teaching you basic controls and combat skills.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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The new entrenchment tools genuinely come in handy, allowing players to build rudimentary fox holes and trenches that are useful to weather an enemy assault.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some of its elements were rudimentary, in a way that revealed the divides in American society: instructors spoke about healthy eating, and a motivational speaker gave a talk on how to project confidence.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Heat will hold an introductory press conference for Wiggins, Mitchell and Kyle Anderson on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Kaseya Center ahead of their first practice with the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rather than injecting the regular introductory weekly dose, people are only taking half that amount or less.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
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Her findings shifted scientific consensus toward accepting dark matter as a fundamental component of the universe, opening new realms in astronomy and physics.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Even if Trump wins an underlying case, the power of the courts to compel attendance at court is fundamental.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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