tertiary

• Qualifie ce qui est troisième par l'ordre, le rang ou l'importance, ou ce qui vient après le primaire et le secondaire.

Describes something that is third in order, rank, or importance.

1. Third in order or levelB2formal

   Coming after the second and before the fourth in a sequence or hierarchy.

   Troisième en ordre ou en niveau

   • The tertiary stage of the project involves final testing.
   • In the study, participants were divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary groups.
   • The tertiary color is created by mixing two secondary colors.

   Synonymesthird

2. Higher educationB2formal

   Relating to education at the college or university level.

   Enseignement supérieur

   • Many students pursue tertiary education after high school.
   • The government is investing in tertiary institutions.
   • Tertiary qualifications are often required for professional careers.

3. Medical care levelC1formalmedical

   Relating to specialized medical care provided by hospitals or specialists after primary and secondary care.

   Soins tertiaires

   • The patient was transferred to a tertiary care center for surgery.
   • Tertiary healthcare includes advanced treatments like organ transplants.
   • The hospital offers tertiary services for complex conditions.

   Synonymesadvancedspecialistspecialized

• Nom désignant un niveau, un rang ou une étape qui vient en troisième position par ordre ou par importance, souvent employé dans des contextes comme l'éducation, la santé ou la géologie.

A noun referring to a level, rank, or stage that is third in order or importance, often used in contexts such as education, healthcare, or geology.

1. Third level of educationB2formal

   Education after secondary school, such as college or university.

   Enseignement supérieur

   • Many students pursue tertiary education after high school.
   • Tertiary institutions offer degrees and diplomas.
   • The government is investing more in tertiary education.

   Synonymeshigher education

2. Third in order or rankC1formal

   The third level or stage in a series or hierarchy.

   Troisième dans un ordre ou un rang

   • In the healthcare system, tertiary care refers to specialized hospital services.
   • The tertiary sector of the economy includes services like retail and entertainment.
   • Tertiary colors are created by mixing primary and secondary colors.

   Synonymesthird

   Antonymesprimarysecondary