Tertiary

usgb/ˈtɜːrʃieri/
adjective

Third in order or level.

He is in his tertiary stage of education.
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Often appears as...

  • tertiary education
  • tertiary institution
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Hierarchy Signifier

Use 'tertiary' to indicate something is third-tier or third in importance in a sequence.

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After primary and secondary goals, our tertiary aim is to improve customer satisfaction.
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Lesser Emphasis

'Tertiary' suggests a lower level of urgency or attention compared to the first or second levels.

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Their tertiary concerns were addressed only after the main issues had been resolved.
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