basic
базовый
entry level
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basic with Russian translation
basic usage examples
This course offers a basic introductory module in biology for beginners.
Этот курс предлагает базовый вводный модуль по биологии для новичков.
The teacher assigned a few basic exercises in algebra to build students' skills.
Учитель дал несколько базовых упражнений по алгебре, чтобы развить навыки учеников.
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She has basic computer skills.
Показывает начальный уровень или простоту; часто используется в учебном контексте.
This is an elementary chemistry course for beginners.
Означает вводный, предназначенный для начинающих; близко к «базовый» в учебном контексте.
She took an introductory economics class.
Подчеркивает опору или основание — более формально и абстрактно, чем «базовый».
Trust is foundational to any healthy relationship.
Означает первичный или главный по важности, не всегда тождественно «базовый» по значению.
Our primary goal is customer satisfaction.
Understanding grammar is fundamental to learning a language.
Keep the instructions simple so everyone understands.
We follow standard safety procedures.
Означает очень простой, часто неполный или недоразвитый уровень.
He has only a rudimentary understanding of the language.
Означает необходимое, критически важное — отличается по фокусу от «базовый».
Water is essential for life.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does basic mean?
entry level
How do you pronounce basic?
basic is pronounced as /ˈbeɪsɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is basic used in a sentence?
This course offers a basic introductory module in biology for beginners. Translation: Этот курс предлагает базовый вводный модуль по биологии для новичков.
Is basic part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, basic (базовый) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is basic part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, basic (базовый) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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