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tertiary

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrʃiˌɛri]

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Learn how to use tertiary in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(adjective) this means something that comes after primary and secondary education. It’s like going to college or university after high school.

Example

Many students choose to pursue tertiary education to gain more knowledge and skills for their future careers.

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Without a tertiary degree, he found it hard to get a job in his desired field.

Example

What kind of tertiary programs are available at this college?

Context: “importance”

(adjective) this describes something that is third in order or less important than the first two. If you have first choices and second choices, tertiary is what comes afterward.

Example

Her tertiary concerns were addressed after the main issues were resolved.

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Ignoring tertiary issues can sometimes lead to bigger problems later on.

Example

What are the tertiary priorities we need to discuss?

Context: “science”

(adjective) in science, particularly in geology, tertiary refers to a period of time from the past when certain kinds of rocks formed. It’s a time in Earth’s history.

Example

The fossils found in this area date back to the tertiary period.

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The rocks in this location are not from the tertiary period; they are much older.

Example

What are some animals that lived during the tertiary period?

How to pronounce tertiary

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrʃiˌɛri]

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