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subsidiary

Pronunciation: [səbˈsɪdiˌɛri]

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Learn how to use subsidiary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

The subsidiary expenses were not significant compared to the main costs.

Example

How subsidiary is this information to our main research?

How to pronounce subsidiary

Pronunciation: [səbˈsɪdiˌɛri]

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