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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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“So I tend to hire older teenagers who can spend a few months with us after having that basic training. I learned the hard way, from experience.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

For decades, nonplayable characters have employed a basic form of AI to drive scripted dialogue and behaviors.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The report lacks citations for many of its claims and also contains basic factual errors.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree, resident doctors in England earn a basic salary of just over £40,000.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The exact song or activity may vary, but the basic nature of the activity is the same and predictable.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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