as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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Recent Examples of basic
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Speaking of the case, the Rokid Glasses come standard with a basic triangular case.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Camera, now 45% off, nails the basics with sharp 1080p video, color night vision, and smart motion alerts that know the difference between a car and a cat.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
The aim is to create something that mimics biological processes to shed light on the cascade of biochemical reactions that allowed life to first arise hundreds of millions of years ago and help solve problems in medicine, industry, the environment and basic research.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Speaking of the case, the Rokid Glasses come standard with a basic triangular case.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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His clips are pretty rudimentary tributes to guys like Thomas Sankara, the former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, shouting them out with highlight reels and songs by 100 gecs and Jersey club collective TwerkNation28.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Adelman has no intention of limiting the Lithuanian center to such a rudimentary style, though.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Large patch pockets on the front also provide a classic look and a convenient spot for essentials like a phone and wallet.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The outlet store, according to its website, sells cookware and kitchen essentials that were made in Wisconsin.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, my two sons attend Milford Schools at the elementary and high school level.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Higley Unified School District Seeks a maintenance and operations budget override of 15% to support teacher compensation, class sizes, educational resources for classrooms, elementary programs, including physical education, music and arts, all-day kindergarten and gifted programs.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dressing up was a must for kids.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
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And no matter the time of day or year, a stop at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to see some of the largest trees on the planet is a must.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Onward and upward By the end of its introductory episodes, Dispatch has successfully employed the traditional two-part pilot structure most sitcoms need to lay their groundwork.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 20% off.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The peculiar requirement is an homage to Emma Stone’s character in the film, who is a bald-headed CEO who ends up kidnapped and suspected of being an alien.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), approved by Congress earlier this year, introduces stricter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by limiting who can be exempt from the program’s time restrictions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the writers, like Noah and Joanne, are ignoring that fundamental fork in the road in favor of inane high jinks from the couple and their increasingly irksome friends and family.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite its success in describing the fundamental building blocks of matter, the Standard Model of particle physics cannot account for the discrepancy seen between matter and antimatter.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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