101

[wuhn-oh-wuhn]

adjective

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of 101¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Using their refined method, the MIT team lowered the rate of mistakes in prime editing from roughly one in seven edits to about one in 101 for the most common editing type.

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Sentiment remains well below a prepandemic high of 101, suggesting the U.S. economy is unlikely to speed up anytime soon.

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Russell M. Nelson led the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until his death in late September at the age of 101.

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It’s not the fastest car on the 101 South but it makes pace most nobly.

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"If you have concerns for your safety or experience any hate or criminal behaviour, please speak to an officer or contact us online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency."

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