ABC's

noun

variants or ABCs
plural of ABC
as in principles
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based a book on the ABCs of computer usage

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  1. basis
  2. grammar
  3. philosophy
  4. foundation
  5. elements
Noun
  • Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • The grammar was fine, the images were glossy, but the soul was gone.
    — Joel Frenette, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Sign languages are independent languages with their own grammar and vocabulary.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • For anyone whose customers and staff are drawn from the public rather than from philosophy departments, that gap is worth keeping in view.
    — ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic socialism is a different political philosophy entirely.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of philosophy
Noun
  • Historical background The complexities of Pennsylvania’s system of municipalities go back to its foundation as a colony in the 17th century.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The organization is funded through Howard County government, state and federal grants, private foundations, and contributions from individuals, community groups, the faith community and local businesses.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • Pease struggled with excess power on her landings, but showed remarkable flexibility in her dance elements.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Other elements of the week are perhaps good for me, but slightly less enjoyable.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
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