Definition

Examples

• "You basically represent two people at this office: Dave in the cafeteria, whom you bribed with two beers and a piece of cake, and Laura in accounts, who thought she was signing up for a cruise to Hawaii."
• "I'm here to teach you people the basics of a positive work environment whether you like it or not!"
• "The basic philosophy behind the movement is that eating locally has ecological value: The carbon footprint of Kobe beef which has made the trip from Japan to New York has more of an environmental impact than a piece of fresh meat from the local farmer's market."
• "I'm doing some basic PR training with him this morning."
• "Dr. Loblaw : Basically we're going to cut a flap of corneal tissue using a knife with an oscillating blade, open it up and remove some tissue beneath the cornea with a laser."
• "French: Basic notions"
• "These are two basic accounts, and, even if you're not rich, it's useful to have both."
• "Jackson Bollocks : Listen Mr Jones, I'm going to give you a basic lesson in materials: a tall figure made from glass would soon break, especially if it were full of liquid."
• "Reporter : You know, the basics: what country you were born in, how long you've been living in the States, whether or not you're an illegal alien, you know that sort of thing."
• "Bruno : Well, Dr. Badguy, I don't want to tell you how to do your job, but the basic requirement of any ransom negotiation is that the kidnappers have a hostage."
• "Portuguese: Basic notions"
• "I‘ll show you the basics."
• "Garth : Well basically, Edward, it's like this."
• "Basically, I try to keep everyone happy, and everything organized."
• "Basic computer skills necessary."
• "We provide a stylish headset, which is basically a pair of electrodes that are attached to the victim's – I mean – subject's head..."
• "This job required basic command of the English language."
• "Bruno thinks he could handle some PR responsibilities, and he's asked me to teach him the basics of public speaking."
• "Bruno : Well it's very complicated, but I can try to give you the basics."