noun a person or thing that is third in order or level
adjective relating to or denoting a higher education institution that offers courses beyond the secondary level
In medicine, tertiary care refers to specialized consultative care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care providers.
In education, tertiary education refers to higher education beyond secondary school, such as colleges and universities.
In statistics, tertiary data analysis involves advanced statistical techniques beyond basic data analysis and interpretation.
In geology, tertiary is a period of time in the geologic timescale, following the Mesozoic era and preceding the Quaternary period.
In economics, tertiary sector refers to the service sector of the economy, including industries like healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality.
In chemistry, tertiary refers to a carbon atom bonded to three other carbon atoms.
In the field of literature, 'tertiary' can refer to tertiary sources, which are sources that compile information from primary and secondary sources.
Psychologists may use 'tertiary prevention' to refer to interventions that occur after the onset of a disorder to prevent further deterioration or recurrence.
Educators may use 'tertiary education' to refer to post-secondary education that includes universities, colleges, and vocational schools.
Medical doctors may use 'tertiary care' to refer to specialized consultative care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care providers.