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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Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tiffany x Elsa Peretti’s will add just a touch a shimmer and shine to even the most basic of looks.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Rachel Wells, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Slowing inflation narrows gap in cost of ‘basics’ Inflation that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the U.S. economy for years, but recent data shows that the rate has slowed considerably in recent months.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Cost: Free for basic features; success fees for bill negotiation
Free Version: Yes
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Candlestick is an investment platform designed to make stock market investing more accessible, especially to casual or novice investors.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tiffany x Elsa Peretti’s will add just a touch a shimmer and shine to even the most basic of looks.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Start by learning the basics—things like variables, functions, loops, and conditional statements.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Slowing inflation narrows gap in cost of ‘basics’ Inflation that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the U.S. economy for years, but recent data shows that the rate has slowed considerably in recent months.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Interaction Design Institute in Turin, Italy, created Arduino in 2005 to provide people of all ages with an easy, inexpensive way to build electronic devices and control them with rudimentary code.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Most online immigration tools so far have been rudimentary, and that’s often left legal immigrants complaining of long wait times, contradictory instructions, and a web presence that doesn't help with things like green card renewal or family petitions.David Nath, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Their work, from distributing essentials to providing hot meals, shows the power of community.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Election Night essentials:Bill Hemmer says election night runs on adrenaline — and 1 a.m. pizza Who is Bill Hemmer?Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Los Gatos Union School District’s Measure CC is a bond measure that would secure $163 million to improve school facilities at its elementary and middle schools.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy: This would become a neighborhood Montessori school for elementary students.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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But to continue to ride that wave, maintaining our skills and expanding our capabilities is a must.Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While in the Riviera Nayarit, renting a yacht for the day is a must.Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Buster Posey announced during his introductory press conference that Pete Putila would transition from being the Giants’ general manager to another role in the organization.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, place your introductory $5 bet on Bucs vs. Chiefs or any other game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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One requirement is that the guest artists already have a book of big band arrangements.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Continuum claimed that reducing the angle of the plane would knock the number of units down from 475 to 355, making the affordability requirement financially unworkable.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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