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ancillary Definition and Meaning in English (ancillary definition)

adjective
Synonyms:subsidiarysupplementaryauxiliary
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Ancillary definition: Describing something that provides necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, or process.

Definitions of Ancillary

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that provides necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, or process.

Example Sentences

“The hospital offers ancillary services like physical therapy and dietary advice.”

“Ancillary staff play a crucial role in the smooth running of the office.”

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nounancillary
pluralancillaries

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Ancillary definition: Describing something that provides necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, or process.
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'Ancillary' translates to 'ancillary' in English. Ancillary definition: Describing something that provides necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, or process.
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