Definition of "bare-bones" []

• Minimalist; lacking that which is not essential. (adjective)
• Describes a computer sold pre-assembled, but without certain essential components, often a processor, memory, and hard drive. (adjective)

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• "The filing was a so-called bare-bones petition where little more was filed by yesterday evening aside from the printed form and a list of creditors and shareholders."
• "I would design a somewhat bare-bones health insurance plan."
• "I start with some bare-bones points that are already set, and I know what the ending needs to look like."