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101

American  
[wuhn-oh-wuhn] / ˈwʌn oʊˈwʌn /

adjective

  1. 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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The LTA points to the 23 players ranked between 101 and 300 as a sign of depth.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

At the same time, she gets poor marks from her council colleagues, her progressive allies and community leaders in Politics 101: Working with others, forging alliances and listening to other points of view.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It’s not necessarily the case that the tank would explode at 101 degrees, said Elias Picazo, assistant professor of chemistry at USC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

There was also a business survey which received 101 responses.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In 1955, element 101 was named mendelevium in his honor.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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