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Meaning of the word basics in English

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basics

US /ˈbeɪ.sɪks/
UK /ˈbeɪ.sɪks/

Noun

the essential facts or principles of a subject or skill.

Example:
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learning the basics of the business
Synonym:
fundamentals essentials rudiments principles first principles foundations preliminaries groundwork essence basis core kernel nub marrow meat crux bedrock facts practicalities realities sine qua non nitty-gritty nuts and bolts ABC
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basic basically back to basics