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Definition of tertiary education noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tertiary education

noun
 
/ˌtɜːʃəri edʒuˈkeɪʃn/
 
/ˌtɜːrʃieri edʒuˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable] (British English)
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  1. education for people above school age, including college, university and training courses for particular jobs
    • The policy improves access to tertiary education.
    compare further education, higher education
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