WorldAugust 8, 2026

quaternary

kwuh-TUR-nuh-ree

Definition

Relating to or consisting of four parts or elements; in this context, it refers to the fourth level or stage of an industrial or economic classification system.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'quaternarius', meaning 'consisting of four', which stems from the number four, 'quattuor'. It entered English in the 16th century to describe things grouped in sets of four.

In the news

The article uses quaternary to describe a specific classification layer of industrial activities under new legal metrology rules. It is significant because it helps categorize businesses for compliance and regulatory oversight.

J&K notifies new legal metrology rules to ease business compliance

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The Tribune

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