ABC

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈsē How to pronounce ABC (audio)
Definition of ABCnext
as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based a book on the ABCs of computer usage

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  1. alphabet
  2. basis
  3. grammar
  4. elements
Noun
  • The topics Jeopardy! covers include everything from 19th-century philosophy to U.S. presidents to the periodic table of elements to European landmarks to the Greek alphabet.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Generation Beta follows Generation Alpha, in line with the Greek alphabet.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of alphabet
Noun
  • But while Williams has built loyal fan bases around the world, his success has never quite translated to the U.S. market.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Prior to the 2023 season, Major League Baseball announced a spate of rules designed to make stealing bases easier — instituting penalties for pitchers who take too much time between pitches, and fail to pick off a runner within three attempts.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of basis
Noun
  • This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Think Go and Run Lola Run, but with poor grammar, fake addresses, thumbless buffoons, and hillbillies picking up hitchhikers.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • In addition to identifying the main elements of a settlement, the United States needs a plan for getting there.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of elements
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