subsidiary
Pronunciation: [səbˈsɪdiˌɛri]
Word
Context: "business"
(noun) a company that is controlled by another, usually larger company. Think of it like a smaller child being taken care of by a bigger parent. The smaller company does its own work but listens to the bigger one.
Example
The tech company opened a subsidiary that focuses on renewable energy.
Example
The parent company did not have any subsidiaries in other countries.
Example
What is the name of the subsidiary that handles customer service?
Context: "business"
(adjective) something that is secondary or less important than something else. It means it plays a support role rather than being the main focus. For example, a supporting story in a movie that isn't the main plot.
Example
The subsidiary role of the assistant was crucial for the project's success.
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The subsidiary expenses were not significant compared to the main costs.
Example
How subsidiary is this information to our main research?
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