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basic education

British

noun

(in India) education in which all teaching is correlated with the learning of a craft

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Commentators have also pointed out that in South Africa, all children have a legal right to basic education, irrespective of their nationality or status in the country.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

He also says investment in basic education and skills training should be increased.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Fiorella scored at just above an eighth-grade level on a basic education test, according to a transcript of his 2023 parole hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

Even beyond that, I think that basic education in biology would also be helpful.

From Salon • May 8, 2025

During long walks along New York City streets, Sam gave Gold a basic education in tradecraft—the art and science of spying.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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