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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
basics

the most basic or simplest parts

fundamentals

detail

a small, particular fact or item

feature, specific aspect

foundation

the act of establishment (a university, church etc); a strong base of a building, on which it is built

basis for something physical or mental

gist

the main points

meaning, essence

import

goods imported; meaning

meaning

meaning

(used in compounds) full of strong (e.g. good) intentions; what is understood by a word, phrase etc

message, signification

mechanics

(usually used with a sing verb) the science of motion and force

mechanical details

method

a way of doing something

means, procedure

mode

a way of speaking, behaving, dressing etc

manner, way

particulars

details

detail

practical

concerned with the process of doing something and the results; (of a person, character etc) clever at doing and making things; useful

realistic, useful

procedure

a (usual and agreed) way or order of doing something

process, system for accomplishing something

reality

the quality of being real; something seen or experienced; (in art etc) a lifelike copy of the original

facts of existence

significance

a special meaning, importance

meaning

speciality

an activity, area of study, to which a person gives particular attention; a product for which a business or place is well known

detail

utilitarian

designed for use rather than beauty

practical

NUTS AND BOLTS as in Wiktionary
NUTS AND BOLTS as in Wikipedia