Word
fundamentals
Phoneticsfun·da·men·tals, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫz/
UK/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlz/
Definitions
01basic principles
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the basic rules or skills you must learn to understand a subject or do an activity well.
n. the essential and foundational principles or skills upon which a more complex system or practice is built.
“Before you start playing songs, you need to master the fundamentals of the guitar.”
“The coach insisted that the team return to the fundamentals of defense after several games where basic positioning errors led to unnecessary losses.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form.
Synonyms
02economic data
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Finance Technical
n. the basic facts about a company's health, like its profits and debts, used to decide if its stock is a good buy.
n. the underlying economic and financial data of a company or economy used to determine its intrinsic value.
“The stock price is falling, but the company's fundamentals remain very strong.”
“While market sentiment was driven by short-term panic, analysts argued that the underlying fundamentals of the tech sector justified a long-term investment strategy.”
Usage
Refers specifically to fundamental analysis data in a financial context.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The study's findings provide new clues about the beginning of the universe and help researchers better understand the fundamentals of physics.” “One thing I’ve learned over two decades is that when it comes to the fundamentals of democracy, political science is not rocket science.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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