101
101 · 101s
An introduction to a topicAn introduction to a topic; a rundown of its basics.
UK/ˌwʌnəʊˈwʌn/US/ˌwʌnˌoʊˈwʌn/
Meaning
1 senses(informal)An introduction to a topic; a rundown of its basics.
I need you to give me a quick 101 on how you assemble the WIP reports.
Origin
From 1 + 0 + 1, from the method of numbering courses in United States colleges, the initiaFrom 1 + 0 + 1, from the method of numbering courses in United States colleges, the initial or introductory course commonly being numbered “101”; for example, “Biology 101”.
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