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Term: secondary

Description:

Secondary can be used as an adjective or a noun. As an adjective, it means "coming after, following, or lower in rank or importance than something else." As a noun, it refers to "a person or thing that is subordinated to or dependent on another." In the field of education, secondary usually refers to the stage of education following primary or elementary education.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Lower in rank or importance than something else.

Example sentence: The company's primary goal is to increase revenue, while the welfare of its employees is of secondary concern.

2. Not of primary or central importance; minor or subsidiary.

Example sentence: The article provides secondary evidence that supports the main argument.

3. Not original; derived from or depending on something else.

Example sentence: The study analyzed secondary data collected from various sources.

Noun:

1. A person or thing that is subordinated to or dependent on another.

Example sentence: In the military, soldiers act as the secondary forces to support the primary mission.

2. The stage of education following primary or elementary education.

Example sentence: In most countries, secondary education starts around the age of 12 or 13.

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• Secondary Education Books
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• Secondary Curriculum