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secondary vs tertiary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| secondaryadjective/ˈsek.ən.der.i/ | Meaning less important than something else; also for children aged about 11 to 18 | Goes with secondary school | Example For her, salary is secondary to finding work she enjoys. |
| tertiaryadjective/ˈtɜːr.ʃi.er.i/ | Meaning (of education) at university or college level, after secondary school; also third in order | Goes with tertiary education | Example Fewer than a third of young people in the province go on to tertiary education. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Tourism is part of the sector of the economy.