basisnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/plural bases uk/-siːz/usbasis noun [ C ] (IMPORTANT FACTS)
C1 the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed:
This document will form the basis for our discussion.
Their proposals have no proven scientific basis.
Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.
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- This information formed the basis of the report.
- Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.
- I suggest that we meet on a regular basis to discuss progress.
- Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.
- The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks.
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Being based on or depending on something
- base sth on sth
- boil down to sth
- build around sth
- build on sth
- codependency
- come down to sth
- ground
- live off sb/sth
- more
- on the back of sth idiom
- on the strength of sth idiom
- predicate
- put all your eggs in one basket idiom
- rest
- ride
- spring
- turn on sth
- underlie
- underpin
- understanding
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basis noun [ C ] (METHOD)
B2 a way or method of doing something:
Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis (= they work without being paid).
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Ways of achieving things
- a means to an end idiom
- actively
- another
- avenue
- best practice
- channel
- fair
- jump
- mean
- medium
- modality
- modus operandi
- one way or another idiom
- one-handed
- open sesame
- resort
- shortcut
- vein
- whereby
- workings
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Idiom(s)
on a need-to-know basis