basis
/ˈbeɪsɪs/US /ˈbeɪsɪs/basis
NOUNDefinition of basis
The basis of something, is the main ideas or parts that it is built on.
Example: On the basis of the information available, we have decided to cancel the project.
If something happens on a regular/daily/weekly etc. basis, it happens regularly, daily, etc.
Example: The problems are now happening on a very regular basis.
If we are on a first-name basis, we use first names when speaking to each other.
Example: Josie Parkinson and I are on a first-name basis. I call her "Josie" when I see her.
basis
EXAMPLESExamples of basis
On the basis of the information available, we have decided to cancel the project.
Example sentenceThere is no basis for believing that he was killed.
Example sentenceThe problems are now happening on a very regular basis.
Example sentenceJosie Parkinson and I are on a first-name basis. I call her "Josie" when I see her.
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