ABC

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈsē How to pronounce ABC (audio)
Definition of ABCnext
as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based a book on the ABCs of computer usage

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  1. alphabet
  2. basis
  3. grammar
  4. elements
Noun
  • Sparing no details, Bell designed an album cover and wrote the lyrics to a track for each letter of the alphabet.
    Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Yellow: Words that all relate to a certain letter in the alphabet.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alphabet
Noun
  • In this sense, malicious means no legal basis to sue or criminally charge the individual except for purposes of using the heavy hand of the government to seek retribution against the individual.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Oh, and Rickey stole 25 bases and logged a .366 OBP at age 42 in that final qualifying campaign.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of basis
Noun
  • How forensic linguists use grammar, syntax and vocabulary to help crack cold cases.
    Justin Salhani, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That’s right - fraudsters have AI tools that can mimic your voice, perfect your grammar, and scam your grandmother before breakfast.
    Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • Some of the rules, like only having one serve, should also give tennis pause for thought about whether there are elements of UTS that would work well on the main tour.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of elements
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