On An Individual Basis (Adverb)
Meaning
Apart from others; "taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square"; "the fine points are treated singly".
Examples
- The unique needs of each patient must be considered on an individual basis to provide proper care.
- Each job applicant is evaluated on an individual basis to select the most suitable candidate for the position.
- The impact of climate change on different ecosystems is studied on an individual basis to better understand its effects worldwide.
- Given the diversity of cultures and traditions, customs are best understood on an individual basis to avoid misinterpretation.
- Each element of the periodic table is examined on an individual basis to determine its properties and applications in chemistry.