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
Sean Geary, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Most earmarks are for basic infrastructure, but which really ought to be funded by local and state governments.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
This person might not have the money to pay for interpretation and still provide basic necessities for family members, Primus explained.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Do the Pepper Cannon and a standard pepper grinder have the same basic function?
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For people with homes, basic needs — getting clean, warm, seeking solitude, accessing water, using a restroom, eating a meal, or disposing of garbage — take just moments.
—Sean Geary, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Most earmarks are for basic infrastructure, but which really ought to be funded by local and state governments.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
This person might not have the money to pay for interpretation and still provide basic necessities for family members, Primus explained.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Do the Pepper Cannon and a standard pepper grinder have the same basic function?
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Those humans who were good at it, even in its most rudimentary forms, would have a real advantage.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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But most users do not yet have passkeys on their accounts and still rely on passwords, perhaps with some rudimentary form of 2FA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Among the essentials for a new school year is a water bottle to keep them hydrated from the first bell to the last.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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The closest anyone has come to better understanding the relationship between what a household has to spend on essentials, including housing, is Michael Stone’s residual income model, a measure that looks at housing costs after all other essential items have been paid for.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bondi’s father, Joseph, was a professor of education at the University of South Florida; her mother, Patsy Hammer, was an elementary-school teacher.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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There are organizations that have pioneered the effective teaching of math, especially in elementary and middle schools.—
Stanley S. Litow,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fun swimsuits Packing a bathing suit (fine, several) is a must for a summer trip.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Men's Short-sleeve Ponto Performance Tee High-quality T-shirts are a must for any packing list, and the Ponto Performance Tee certainly fits the bill.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its speeds can match or exceed many competitors, but prices increase significantly after the introductory period.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax).—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Intelligent Computing Journal, the computational power requirements for sustaining the growth of AI is doubling every 100 days.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But some community members worry the requirements put the program out of reach for the average resident and that the concentrated focus on west Louisville properties could encourage gentrification.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gokul envisions a fundamental shift in how factories operate by 2030.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fundamental benefit of these cases stems from representation rather than speed.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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