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tertiary

/ˈtɜːrʃɪəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does tertiary mean?

adjective

Of or relating to the third in a series or order; third in importance or rank.

Example

"The tertiary sector of the economy is driven by services rather than manufacturing."

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