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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Economics 101 teaches that international trade is all about comparative advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal

She reported the incident to the police via 101 and gave a statement and urine sample, for which she is still awaiting the results.

From BBC

Movies about Los Angeles that Times readers love but didn’t make our 101 best list include “American Gigolo,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Get Shorty” and — yes — “Crash.”

From Los Angeles Times

And after both sides had chances, 101 seconds into overtime Hughes buried his shot to write his name into American sporting folklore.

From BBC

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for May delivery closed 101 ringgit higher at 4,117 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal

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