Basis (Noun)
Meaning 1
The most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The success of the business was on a shaky basis from the start due to lack of funding.
- Her understanding of physics was based on a firm mathematical basis that allowed her to grasp complex concepts.
- The company's financial struggles are rooted in the flawed basis of their pricing strategy.
- A healthy diet should have a solid nutritional basis that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- The therapist helped her client establish a new emotional basis for her relationships.
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Meaning 2
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The new economic policy was formed on the basis of the country's growing financial needs and available resources.
- Her argument for the importance of recycling rested on a basis of environmental protection and sustainability.
- The decision to expand the business was made on the basis of the positive market trends and consumer demand.
- The teacher's grading system was based on a basis of fairness and equality for all students.
- The entire marketing strategy was developed on the basis of the target audience's preferences and shopping habits.
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Meaning 3
A relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- They signed the agreement on the basis that both parties would equally benefit from the deal.
- She took a pay cut but worked on a trial basis for the next six months to test the company's atmosphere.
- They work together on an annual basis but most communication occurs online.
- On an official basis the partnership dissolved two years ago, however both individuals remained on amicable terms.
- After consulting numerous colleagues they managed to decide the pricing structure on an international basis.