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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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
You will be asked to enter basic personal information to secure your account, including your name, date of birth, mailing address, and more.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms: Learn about the basics of fungi and how to make an oyster mushroom grow bag.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
It's still actively supported and great for basic tasks like browsing the web, checking emails, editing documents, streaming videos or even learning to code.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
You will be asked to enter basic personal information to secure your account, including your name, date of birth, mailing address, and more.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Noun
These are the not-so-basic basics that go on first.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms: Learn about the basics of fungi and how to make an oyster mushroom grow bag.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jim's wife Beth Clements says Grace and her classmates learned essentials for living alone, getting along with roommates and finding meaningful work at ClemsonLIFE.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Stock up on these essentials while they’re deeply discounted.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Last week, the Legislature approved a statewide school-day ban in elementary and middle schools.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The committee also pushed back on Lamont over the Education Cost Sharing grant, the main funding program to support local elementary and secondary school operating expenses.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70 $17 $15 at Amazon Facial sunscreens are a must in Florida, especially to prevent sun damage and premature aging.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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While no prior acting experience is required for the aforementioned roles, prior kitchen experience is a must.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The introductory outdoor clocks typically start around $20, with better and bigger models reaching up to around $60.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Of particular note here is an introductory land like a Main Street, U.S.A., leading to a central hub.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The Windows 11 system requirements aren't too onerous.—
Justin Pot,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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However, some analysts also credited other factors, such as eliminating minimum parking requirements.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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But low pay for drivers isn’t fundamental to the business of taxi and food delivery work.—
Daniel Ocampo,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Now a nursing student at New York's SUNY Erie Community College, Rodriguez exemplifies a fundamental shift reshaping higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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