ABC's

noun

variants or ABCs
Definition of ABC'snext
plural of ABC
as in principles
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. basis
  2. grammar
  3. philosophy
  4. foundation
  5. elements
Noun
  • This is why Russia, China and India are all expanding their number of bases, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent.
    The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa’s independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both parties seek to rally their bases and drive turnout.
    Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of basis
Noun
  • As a cast member, Moreno participated in sketches to help elementary school students develop their reading and grammar skills.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Rewrite changes the sentence's tone from casual to professional, for example, while Proofread fixes typos and improves grammar.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of philosophy
Noun
  • This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • During a meeting in early 2024, the foundation’s inner circle locked themselves in a room to come up with the guiding tenets for the group.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • Here are some key elements behind the complex brain chemistry of being lovestruck.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The current reauthorization bill would prioritize relief for divided families and maintains many of the elements of the previous NKHRA reauthorizations.
    Olivia Enos, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of elements
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