quaternary sector

noun

The economic sector based on human knowledge which involves technology, information, planning, research, and development.

Meanings

nounquaternary sector (plural quaternary sectors)

plural quaternary sectors

  1. The economic sector based on human knowledge which involves technology, information, planning, research, and development.

Translations

Māori rāngai mātāwhā
  • rāngai mātāwhāAn economic sector based on knowledge.
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