ABC

/ˌˈeɪ ˌˈbi ˌsi/
/eɪbiˈsi/
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Other forms: ABCs

Definitions of ABC
  1. noun
    the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)
    synonyms: ABC's, ABCs, alphabet, first principle, first rudiment, rudiment
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    type of:
    basic principle, basics, bedrock, fundamental principle, fundamentals
    principles from which other truths can be derived
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US
/ˌˈeɪ ˌˈbi ˌsi/
UK
/eɪbiˈsi/
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