Basis ˈbeɪsɪs Chosen Job Banned Violent Decision Fact

• she was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
• some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent.
• he said no but he didn’t give a reason.
• the most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

basis

1. the reason why people take a particular action
• She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
• Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent.
• He said no but he didn’t give a reason.
• The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
• She left the room abruptly without explanation.
• You have no grounds for complaint.
• On what basis will this decision be made?
• Late again! What’s your excuse this time?
• It gave me an excuse to take the car.
• There seemed to be no motive for the murder.
• I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.
• He left the party early on the pretext of having to work.
2. the way things are organized or arranged
• on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis
• on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis
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 theory seems to have no basis in fact.
• This article will form the basis for our discussion.
• Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage.
• The rumour is totally without foundation (= is not based on any facts).
• He laid the foundations of Japan’s modern economy.
• These figures formed the basis of their pay claim.
• His arguments have a sound economic base.

Extra Examples

• Staff are employed on a monthly basis.
• The proposal provides a sound basis for a book.
• The whole basis for your argument is false.
• These allegations have no basis in fact.
• We made our decision on the basis of the information we had.
• On what basis will this decision be made?
• She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications and ideas.
• Some videos have been banned on the basis that they are too violent.
• This theory seems to 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.