plural ABC's or ABCs
ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈsēz 
1
: alphabet
—usually used in plural
2
a
: the rudiments of reading, writing, and spelling
—usually used in plural
b
: the rudiments of a subject
—usually used in plural
1
American Bowling Congress
2
American Broadcasting Companies
3
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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“ABC.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ABC. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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