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Definition of three R's, the

three R's, the

noun - uncountable

  • reading, writing, and arithmetic. ("reading", "riting", and "rithmetic".)

    Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

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