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tertiary sector

/ˈtɜːʃəri sektə/noun

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तृतीयक क्षेत्र, सेवा क्षेत्र

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noun
  1. 1

    [singular] economics

    the part of an economy that provides services rather than producing goods, such as banking, transport, education, health and tourism

    तृतीयक क्षेत्र, सेवा क्षेत्र

    • The tertiary sector employs more people in cities than in villages.
    • Software and banking have driven the growth of the tertiary sector.

    Synonyms service sector

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Synonyms

service sector

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Do not confuse the primary sector (using natural resources, such as farming, fishing and mining), the secondary sector (making goods, such as manufacturing and construction) and the tertiary sector (providing services).

Primary sector (प्राकृतिक संसाधनों का उपयोग, जैसे खेती, मछली पकड़ना और खनन), secondary sector (वस्तुओं का निर्माण, जैसे विनिर्माण और भवन-निर्माण) और tertiary sector (सेवाएँ देना) में भ्रमित न हों।

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General knowledge

The tertiary sector contributes the largest share of India's gross domestic product.

भारत के सकल घरेलू उत्पाद में सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा tertiary sector का है।