noun
fundamental instruction or teaching in a subject or skill
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The new recruits underwent rigorous basic training before being deployed to the front lines.
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I heard basic training is no joke, they really push you to your limits.
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Basic training was tough as nails, but I made it through in one piece.
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Embarking on a new career is like going through basic training - you have to start from the ground up and work your way to the top.