basics

/ˈbeɪsɪks/
noun
  1. The simplest and most important facts, ideas, or skills related to something.
    • Before you can paint a portrait, you need to learn the basics of drawing.
    • Let's start with the basics: what is your budget for this project?
    • The course covers the basics of computer programming.
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