# fundamentals

Pronunciation: say "fun-duh-MEN-tuhlz" /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/

## Noun

1. Plural of fundamental. — plural of fundamental
   - Simple: Plural of fundamental. Use this when talking about more than one basic idea or skill.
   - _Mastering the fundamentals of grammar makes writing far easier._
   - _The lecture covered the fundamentals of cell biology._
2. The basic financial and economic data (such as earnings, revenue, and debt) used to assess a company's underlying value.
   - Simple: The basic facts about a company, like its sales, profit, and debt, used to judge its real worth.
   - _Analysts pored over the bank's fundamentals before issuing a rating._
   - _Despite the market panic, the retailer's fundamentals pointed to steady long-term growth._

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