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
Allison Morrow, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
While most homeless people strive to be good neighbors, not all are showing basic respect for their communities.
—Matt Mahan, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
There are any number of ways to achieve Schlieren images, but its basics boil down to using a set of special lights, lenses, optical knife edges, and other bits and bobs to light an image, which is reflected onto a screen or through a camera lens to create a very stable image.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Join 13 others in the comments View Comments Apart from more details on the reserve, industry bigwigs (who’ve long complained that the Biden administration was strangling crypto) are looking forward to some basic regulatory guidance.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
While most homeless people strive to be good neighbors, not all are showing basic respect for their communities.
—Matt Mahan, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Another setback for the regime: Because government stores are mostly empty, Cubans on the island now prefer that their relatives abroad buy them food, medicines and other basics directly from online supermarkets that deliver on the island, rather than sending them money.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
There are any number of ways to achieve Schlieren images, but its basics boil down to using a set of special lights, lenses, optical knife edges, and other bits and bobs to light an image, which is reflected onto a screen or through a camera lens to create a very stable image.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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However, with even modern imaging technology, these rudimentary decoys are easily detected as fakes and hence less useful.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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It's currently billed as being capable of rudimentary tasks like loading cargo, and moving cases around warehouses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wayfair quietly marked down more than 160,000 bedding essentials up to 78 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sandbags are in short supply and supermarket shelves have been stripped bare as people stock up on essentials.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Under the proposal, the district would change the start and end times for elementary, middle and high school, add 15 minutes to the elementary day, increase math instruction time at the middle school level and change to a block schedule with longer class periods for middle and high school students.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That is a tangible measure of improvement, which is a must.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For any nimble and growth-minded leader, this is a must.—
Eyal Lifshitz,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Del Rey’s introductory full-length pushes five spots on the Official Albums chart, up to No. 55.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The pair re-teamed at the Academy Awards the following year for the broadcast’s introductory sketch, which featured Palance dragging a giant Oscar statue onstage, with Crystal (again the host) riding it.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security will soon announce a form to complete the registration requirement, according to the post.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The requirements here include being a family with children, holding a valid residence permit for Spain, the ability to speak Spanish, and a commitment to buying or renting a property in Rubia.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time in decades, a President is not only questioning why we’re involved in specific armed conflicts but also the fundamental role of America as the world’s policeman.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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Delaying Background Checks Until After a Conditional Offer At the heart of HB 1747 is a fundamental shift in when and how employers can evaluate a candidate’s criminal history.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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