Definition of basics noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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BASICS meaning: 1.
the simplest and most important facts, ideas, or things connected with something: 2.
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The basics of something are its simplest, most important elements, ideas, or principles, in contrast to more complicated or detailed ones.
get/go back to (the) basics : to return to a simpler way of doing something or thinking about something
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Noun 1.
basics - a statement of fundamental facts or principles rudiments.
Often, basics.
something that is fundamental or basic; an essential ingredient, principle, procedure, etc.: to learn the basics of music; to get back to basics.
What's basic is what's essential, at the root or base of things.
If you've got a basic understanding of differential equations, you can handle simple problems but might get tripped up by more.
Basic goods and services are very simple ones which every human being needs.
You can also refer to people's basic needs for such goods and services.
.shortages of even the most basic.