basis
/'beisis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The most important or necessary part of something; the foundation or support upon which something is built or established. It refers to the fundamental principle, fact, or component that underlies a system, argument, or relationship.
- A system or method for doing or organizing something. It indicates the way in which an activity or process is arranged or carried out.
- A starting point for reasoning or discussion. It refers to the fundamental assumptions or facts from which something begins.
Examples of Usage
As the fundamental part or foundation:
- Trust is the basis of a strong relationship.
- The basis of her argument was solid scientific evidence.
- The report provided a factual basis for the new policy.
As a system or method:
- Employees are paid on an hourly basis.
- The meetings are held on a regular basis (e.g., weekly or monthly).
- He was hired on a temporary basis.
Advanced Usage
"On the basis of": Used to indicate the reason, grounds, or criteria for a decision or action.
- She was chosen for the job on the basis of her experience and skills.
- Decisions should be made on the basis of facts, not emotions.
"Form the basis for": To serve as the foundation or starting point for something.
- This early research formed the basis for all future studies in the field.
Variants and Related Words
- Basic (adj): Forming or relating to the most important part or foundation of something.
- She has a basic understanding of the rules.
- Base (n): The bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests. (Note: While related, "base" often refers to a physical foundation, whereas "basis" is more abstract.)
- The lamp has a heavy base.
Synonyms
- Foundation: The basis or groundwork of anything.
- Grounds: The foundation or basis for a belief, action, or argument.
- Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Related Phrases
- On a daily/weekly/monthly basis: Regularly, happening every day/week/month.
- The data is updated on a daily basis.
- On a case-by-case basis: Considering each situation individually with its own specific circumstances.
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Noun
- the most important or necessary part of something
- the basis of this drink is orange juice
- the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
- the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
- a relation that provides the foundation for something
- they were on a friendly footing
- he worked on an interim basis