three R's

A form of three Rs — The basic education received in primary schools, especially (but not necessarily limited to) reading, writing and arithmetic.

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Meanings

nounthree R's pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative form of three Rs.
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APA

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