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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The basic spreadsheet jockeys are surprised—sad even—that the Fed may not be cutting rates at all this year.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Science says that cats can experience all six basic emotions usually seen in a 2-and-a-half-year-old child, which include surprise, fear, disgust, sadness, happiness, and anger.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Boys from Syracuse), this very ’90s version of the classic fairytale features eye-popping costumes and sets, adorably rudimentary VFX, and a truly unbelievable cast (Brandy!—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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First signs of rudimentary Valentine notes began appearing much later, in the 1500s, according to Britannica.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Borrowers who can pay off their debt within a credit card’s introductory period often face an interest rate of 0%.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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New subscribers can take advantage of Sling’s standard offer of 50 percent off the first month and a $5 introductory rate for add-on subscriptions such as Paramount+ with Showtime (reg.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are fundamental physics and technological reasons for that lack of laser drilling progress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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All are fundamental attempts to make a club’s identity something that can be more easily swallowed and digested.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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