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Bare-bone essentials
/bˈeəbˈəʊn ɪsˈɛnʃəlz/
/bˈɛɹbˈoʊn ɪsˈɛnʃəlz/Bare-bone essentials
01
the most fundamental, minimal elements or components required for something to function or exist, without any extras or non-essential details
Informal
Specialized
Example
We had to reduce the budget to the bare-bone essentials for the project.
The hotel provided only the bare-bone essentials, like a bed and towels, with no extra amenities.
The design was stripped down to its bare-bone essentials, focusing solely on functionality.
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