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Definition of From scratch
1. Adverb. From the beginning, especially without relying on resources or other advantages. "She built her business up from scratch"
Definition of From scratch
1. Adverb. (idiomatic) From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation. ¹
2. Adverb. (idiomatic) From basic materials or raw ingredients. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of From Scratch
Literary usage of From scratch
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Outing (1893)
"2s. from scratch. In the high hurdle race FC Puffer, MAC, had no difficulty in
winning his ... His time, 17 2-5S., is equal to about 16 i-¡s. from scratch. ..."
2. The Charter Movement: Education Reform School by School edited by Jeannine L. English (1999)
"Attendance Many policy makers have long Starting from Scratch recognized the
aberrant nature of the way California counts students. ..."
3. The Electro-plating and Electro-refining of Metals by Alexander Watt (1902)
"Recovery of Gold and Silver from Scratch-brush Waste.—Recovery of Gold and Silver
from Old Stripping Solutions.— Stripping Metals from each other. ..."
4. The Mounted Rifleman: A Method of Garrison Training and Field Instruction of by James Parker (1916)
"A cap to be placed on the ground 25 yards from scratch, revolver at 50 yards,
... Two bearers to each litter to race from scratch to patient lying on ground ..."
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