basic-principles approach
noun phraseUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈprɪnsəpəlz əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈprɪnsəpəlz əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something that starts with the most important and simple rules.
The teacher used a basic-principles approach to explain how plants grow.
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2. A teaching style that explains the simplest ideas first before moving to harder ones.
With a basic-principles approach, the coach taught the kids to kick before they learned to dribble.
3. A problem-solving method that builds answers from the most basic facts.
Engineers took a basic-principles approach to design a cheaper water filter.
4. A way of planning that relies on a few clear rules instead of many small details.
The club's basic-principles approach made it easy for new members to join.