Basics (Noun)
Meaning 1
A statement of fundamental facts or principles.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Principles from which other truths can be derived; "first you must learn the fundamentals"; "let's get down to basics".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The coach went back to basics and re-taught the team the fundamentals of the game.
- To succeed in business, you need to take care of the basics, such as accounting and marketing.
- In order to understand advanced calculus, you must first learn the basics of algebra.
- She believed that by getting back to basics, her students would be able to perform better on the exam.
- Let's get down to basics and establish a clear understanding of the project's objectives and goals.