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101

American

[wuhn-oh-wuhn] / ˈwʌn oʊˈwʌn /

adjective

comprising the introductory material in or as if in a course of study (used postpositively).

Economics 101; Life 101; It's Jungle 101 on a trip up the Amazon.

Etymology

Origin of 101

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak in the DRC, which has seen 550 confirmed infections, including 101 deaths.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While we await the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, take a spin through our ranking of the 101 best Los Angeles movies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

And 44-year-old McCullum, who played 101 Tests for New Zealand, said his team must use their latest Ashes failure as a "lesson" for the challenges ahead.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It’s not necessarily the case that the tank would explode at 101 degrees, said Elias Picazo, assistant professor of chemistry at USC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“That’s Survival 101: use your available senses. If you can’t see something, you gotta be able to figure out where it is by other means. In this case: use your hearing.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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