three R's
plural noun
Definition of three R's
1 : the fundamentals taught in elementary school; especially : reading, writing, and arithmetic
2 : the fundamental skills in a field of endeavor
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Origin and Etymology of three r's
from the facetiously used phrase reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic
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