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Basis ˈbeɪsɪs Noun Contact Regular Employed Permanent/Temporary/Part Time Fatal

Word3 basis
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈbeɪsɪs/ /ˈbeɪsɪs/
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  • we are in contact on a regular basis.
  • to be employed on a permanent/temporary/part-time basis
  • fatal accidents occur on our roads on a daily basis.
  • on a day-to-day/weekly/monthly basis
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basis

(noun)/ˈbeɪsɪs/ /ˈbeɪsɪs/
  1. the way things are organized or arranged; how often something happens
    • We are in contact on a regular basis.
    • to be employed on a permanent/temporary/part-time basis
    • Fatal accidents occur on our roads on a daily basis.
    • on a day-to-day/weekly/monthly basis
    • Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    • All members of the committee work on a voluntary basis.
  2. the reason why people take a particular action
    • She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
    • We made our decision on the basis of the information we had.
    • Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent.
    • On what basis will this decision be made?
  3. the important facts, ideas or events that support something and that it can develop from
    • The basis of a good marriage is trust.
    • This article will form the basis for our discussion.
    • The initial talks were intended to provide a basis for negotiations.
    • These results will serve as a basis for more detailed research.
    • Their advice is used as a basis for decision-making.
    • The theory seems to have no basis in fact.

    Extra Examples

    • The proposal provides a sound basis for a book.
    • The whole basis for your argument is false.
    • These allegations have no basis in fact.

    Word Origin

    • late 16th cent. (denoting a base or pedestal): via Latin from Greek, ‘stepping’. Compare with the noun base.
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