“Central to the political issue is the widespread belief that democracy cannot survive unless the whole population enjoys at least a rudimentary level of education.”

“The pricing data provided with a design-build proposal is based on a very rudimentary design and, therefore, may not be very reliable.”

“The animals had the beginnings of an internal skeleton and a rudimentary backbone in the form of a notochord, a semiflexible structure made of cartilage.”

“A few moments' study will enable almost anyone to overcome his confusion and obtain a rudimental understanding of these subjects.”

“We must have Common Schools for the education of all classes of children in the primary or rudimental branches of knowledge.”

“It is vital for almost everyone to gain a rudimental grasp of basic computing skills.”