basic process


noun Metallurgy.

See under basic(def 3).

Origin of basic process

First recorded in 1900–05

Definition for basic process (2 of 2)

basic
[ bey-sik ]
/ ˈbeɪ sɪk /

adjective

noun

Origin of basic

First recorded in 1835–45; base1 + -ic

SYNONYMS FOR basic

OTHER WORDS FROM basic

non·ba·sic, adjective qua·si-ba·sic, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH basic

basic BASIC

British Dictionary definitions for basic process (1 of 2)

basic
/ (ˈbeɪsɪk) /

adjective

noun

(usually plural) a fundamental principle, fact, etc

British Dictionary definitions for basic process (2 of 2)

BASIC

Basic

/ (ˈbeɪsɪk) /

noun

a computer programming language that uses common English terms

Word Origin for BASIC

C20: acronym of b ( eginner's) a ( ll-purpose) s ( ymbolic) i ( nstruction) c ( ode)

Medical definitions for basic process

basic
[ bāsĭk ]

adj.

Of, being, or serving as a starting point or basis.
Producing, resulting from, or relating to a base.
Containing a base, especially in excess of acid.
Containing oxide or hydroxide anions.

Scientific definitions for basic process

BASIC
[ bāsĭk ]

A simple programming language developed in the 1960s that is widely taught to students as a first programming language.