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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 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
If your campsite basics need a refresh, now is the best time to shop while the Mountainsmith Cottonwood 6-person Tent is 37 percent off and the cozy Marmot Trestle Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag is up to $46 off.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 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
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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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Amazon’s Memorial Day sale has deals on travel essentials up to 63 percent off.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Last August, the Connecticut State Board of Education approved voluntary guidelines for districts to create their own cellphone policies and recommended restrictions removing cellphones from all elementary and middle school classrooms.—
Nate Iglehart,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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To point out the obvious, Del Mar’s McClurg is paid significantly more than her counterparts at the other local elementary districts.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Our main takeaway: comfy travel outfits are a must.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 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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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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System requirements: Windows or macOS with an available USB 2.0 port or PlayStation 5 gaming console.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 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 29 May. 2025.
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