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
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Apr. 2025
Sparkling, semi-sparkling, and dessert wines are other options that each have their set of serving expectations, but most of the basics stay the same.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In general, the human respondents tended to give similar answers, as reflected in their ratings—suggesting that people share a basic observational understanding of social interactions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Monthlies are $1,157 and come with the basics: storage and a bike room.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Apr. 2025
Sparkling, semi-sparkling, and dessert wines are other options that each have their set of serving expectations, but most of the basics stay the same.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Doing the most rudimentary exercise in a cap system would show that overall economic parity would change little.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cargo haul includes food and other essentials, as well as a variety of scientific experiments.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs come as consumers were already struggling to pay for groceries and other essentials amid higher prices, according to Palmer.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For connoisseurs, the pairing menus are a must, blending storytelling and flavor with seamless precision.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Parental monitoring a must, chief says Mooresville police conducted a similar sting in May 2024 called Operation Artemis, which led to 15 arrests.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory model features an Iceco fridge, Dometic Go water storage and faucet system with removable inset sink basin, cutting board worktop, and dual-burner Cook Partner gas stove that fits atop the drawer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four years ago, Robin Thurston, a new owner of Outside, hosted an introductory meeting with the staff of the magazine.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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India's import licensing requirements, foreign direct investment caps, and state-run trading monopolies control who can do business and under what terms.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In fact, 52 percent of U.S. job postings on Indeed don't list any formal education requirement.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The only fundamental differences in the 2025 model are the stronger hinge and improved dust resistance.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The observatory, which is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is designed to scrutinize the solar atmosphere and the sun's magnetic field for tiny features that might reveal answers to some of the fundamental solar mysteries.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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