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Definition 1:
Something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop count usually singular noncount .
Examples:
This principle forms the basis [=base, foundation] of the country’s economic policies and will provide a firm basis for future development.
The actor’s letters form the basis of the biography. [=the biography is based on the actor’s letters; the most important information in the biography comes from the actor’s letters]
These stories have very little basis [=foundation] in fact/reality. [=these stories are not based on or supported by facts/reality]
Definition 2:
A reason for doing something .
Examples:
The judge ruled that there is no legal basis [=ground] for a new trial.
The latest news at least provides some basis for hope. [=some reason to hope]
On what basis were the students chosen/selected? [=how were the students chosen/selected?; what was considered when the students were chosen/selected?]
Students were chosen/selected on the basis of [=according to] their grades and test scores.
Our decisions are made on the basis of the available information. [=we base our decisions on the available information]
The company does not hire employees on the basis of their race, sex, age, or religion.
Definition 3:
A fixed pattern or system for doing something used with on .
Examples:
He visits his grandmother on a regular basis. [=regularly]
The company changes its Web site on a daily/weekly basis. [=every day/week]
Changes that occur on an hourly basis
They hired her on a trial/temporary basis.
People are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. [=the people who arrive first are given seats first]
Definition 4:
used to describe the way people act with each other see also on a first-name basis at first name.
Examples:
The two golfers still compete on a friendly basis. [=in a friendly way]
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