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
Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
In addition to a heavy price tag, the renewable electricity sources being eyed to replace fossil fuel plants are incapable of meeting the basic 24/7 electricity demands of the Maryland economy.
—Michelle Bloodworth, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The release marks Stewart's first gardening book in decades, according to a news release shared with PEOPLE, and covers everything from basics to general maintenance.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The pricing scheme increases the monthly fee for the basic plan by $10 (13.7 percent) to $83.
—Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
In addition to a heavy price tag, the renewable electricity sources being eyed to replace fossil fuel plants are incapable of meeting the basic 24/7 electricity demands of the Maryland economy.
—Michelle Bloodworth, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
That is a failure of journalism if people don’t understand the basics.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The release marks Stewart's first gardening book in decades, according to a news release shared with PEOPLE, and covers everything from basics to general maintenance.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
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The most rudimentary method is something anyone with a computer can do at home: asking a chatbot to produce many responses to a single question.—
Lauren Leffer,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Macondo 0-1, as it is called, the rudimentary village of Macondo, was built at Garanchal Ranch, Venadillo, a 20-minute drive north go Alvardo, on the edge of the Magdalena River, Colombia’s longest, in Tolima.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Start stocking up on travel essentials for yourself or a loved one with deals up to 25 percent off.—
Gabriella Maestri,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
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As the costs of grocery store essentials soar, families become more stressed about budgeting for their weekly food bill.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a message to families Tuesday, District 205 Superintendent Robert McBride said the decision was made because most of the elementary districts that feed into the high school were also having students report to class.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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One is that the course is just elementary easy – like show up and get your A, easy.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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As with any Southern farmhouse, outdoor living is a must.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Alarm clocks are usually a must for school and activities at this age.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking to the media at his introductory press conference as the Atlanta Falcons' new defensive coordinator, Ulbrich was asked to reflect on his period with the Jets after taking over as head coach once Robert Saleh was fired just five games into the season.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lynch, who played for Carroll during their successful years together with the Seattle Seahawks, was in attendance at Carroll's introductory press conference in Las Vegas on Monday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bryan is hopeful a third dog will be tested in February, but the team is still looking to find a canine that fits the research requirements.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The requirements would apply only to cities of more than 70,000 residents.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to OpenAI, the new partnership will involve scientists using OpenAI’s technology to enhance cybersecurity to protect the U.S. power grid, identify new approaches to treating and preventing diseases and deepen understanding of fundamental mathematics and physics.—
Hayden Field,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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From today’s episode: Scientists have discovered that asteroid samples contain many of the chemical building blocks of life, including the fundamental components of what genetic molecule?—
CNN,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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