If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
We're going to be meeting there on a regular basis.
They want all groups to be treated on an equal basis.
I've always worked on the basis that any extra money would go into property.
Synonyms: arrangement, way, system, footing More Synonyms of basis
2. singular noun [onN, NOUN that]
If you say that you are acting on the basisof something, you are giving that as the reason for your action.
McGregor must remain confined, on the basis of the medical reports we have received. [+ of]
On the basis that recognising the problem is halfway to a solution, Mulcahy's commentsyesterday should be well received.
3. countable noun [usually singular]
The basis of something is its starting point or an important part of it from which it can be further developed.
Both factions have broadly agreed that the U.N. plan is a possible basis for negotiation. [+ for]
...the sub-atomic particles that form the basis of nearly all matter on earth. [+ of]
Synonyms: foundation, support, base, ground More Synonyms of basis
4. countable noun [usually singular]
The basis for something is a fact or argument that you can use to prove or justify it.
...Japan's attempt to secure the legal basis to send troops overseas.
This is a common fallacy which has no basis in fact.
basis in British English
(ˈbeɪsɪs)
nounWord forms: plural-ses (-siːz)
1.
something that underlies, supports, or is essential to something else, esp an abstract idea
2.
a principle on which something depends or from which something has issued
3. mathematics
(of a vector space) a maximal set of linearly independent vectors, in terms of which all the elements of the space are uniquely expressible,and the number of which is the dimension of the space
the vectors x, y, and z form a basis of the 3-dimensional space all members of which can be written as ax + by + cz
Word origin
C14: via Latin from Greek: step, from bainein to step, go
basis in American English
(ˈbeɪsɪs)
nounWord forms: pluralˈbaˌses (beɪˌsiz)
1.
the base, foundation, or chief supporting factor of anything
2.
the principal constituent of anything
3.
the fundamental principle or theory, as of a system of knowledge
4.
a.
a procedure or timed plan
paid on a weekly basis
b.
a specified attitude
a friendly basis
SIMILAR WORDS: base
Word origin
L < Gr, a base, pedestal < bainein, to go < IE base *gwem-, come
Examples of 'basis' in a sentence
basis
But it can only use lethal force where there is a clear legal basis for doing so.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This is an issue anyone with daughters faces on a regular basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Six per cent of bigger businesses were attacked on a daily basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They wear three favourites on a regular basis.
The Sun (2017)
At least not on a regular basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A photo opportunity with one of his closest allies would signal a rapprochement that has no basis in fact.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
No clinical information is shared, and before anything at all is shared there has to be a legal basis to do so.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It has climbed by 42 basis points since the end of September.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In July Beijing rejected a ruling by an international tribunal that its claims had no legal basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We hear about this regularly on an anecdotal basis with a number of managing agents.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It demands further that they obtain that information on a regular basis.
Peter F. Drucker THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001)
This forms the main basis of the bones and of most other tissues.
Youngson, Dr. Robert The Antioxidant Health Plan (1994)
Many will have planned their affairs on the basis of the system as it stood.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They can only succeed by making us lose our innocence on a daily basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Voters do not chose between competing offers from parties on an equal basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This approach remains the basis for the most plausible current contributions.
Forrest, Ray & Murie, Alan & Williams, Peter Home-ownership - differentiation and fragmentation (1990)
There are also problems which make it difficult to use as a basis for job design.
Torrington, Derek Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)
They had no legal basis for holding her.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What possible basis for action does it provide?
Kantrow, Alan M. The Constraints of Corporate Tradition (1987)
They have clearly said it without any basis in fact or any numbers in front of them.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Now companies are valued on the basis of the number of users they might get.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But he gets wonderful donations on a regular basis.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This consensus should form the basis of regulatory behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It keeps me feeling fresh on a daily basis.
The Sun (2014)
They talked to me on an equal basis.
The Sun (2009)
The domination of midfield remains the basis of their approach.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Being able to give to others more needy than ourselves is part of the basis of our humanity.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This process of distillation of some features from a set of observed objects is at the basis of most systems of classification.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
The yield on two-year gilts rose by ten basis points.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is on an all-inclusive basis and must be booked online.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The margin improved by 30 basis points in the first half.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
South Africa have two of these sort of elite batsmen for whom a hundred is merely a basis for negotiation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is expected that this would form the basis of further negotiations, suggesting that the family remains receptive to reaching a deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Government sources insisted that the June 2 memo was not part of the basis on which the grant was made.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
basis
British English: basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ NOUN
If something happens or is done on a particular basis, it happens or is done in that way.
We're going to meet there on a regular basis.
American English: basis
Arabic: أَسَاس
Brazilian Portuguese: base
Chinese: 基础
Croatian: na osnovi
Czech: základ
Danish: grundlag
Dutch: basis
European Spanish: forma fundamento
Finnish: perusta
French: base
German: Grundlage
Greek: βάση
Italian: base
Japanese: 基礎
Korean: 토대
Norwegian: grunnlag
Polish: podstawa punkt wyjścia
European Portuguese: base
Romanian: cu frecvență
Russian: базис
Latin American Spanish: base
Swedish: bas grund
Thai: รากฐาน
Turkish: ana fikir
Ukrainian: основа
Vietnamese: cơ sở nền tảng
All related terms of 'basis'
dry basis
The dry basis is a measure of how much water is in a solid , which is expressed as the weight of water as a percentage of the completely dry solid.
wet basis
A wet basis is a measure of the water in a solid , expressed as the weight of water as a percentage of the wet solid.
basis point
In finance , a basis point is one hundredth of one per cent (.01%).
cash basis
A cash basis is a system of accounting where income is recognized when it is received, and expenses when they are paid.
gold basis
the gold standard as a criterion for the determination of prices
trial basis
→ on a trial basis
accrual basis
An accrual basis is a system of accounting where income is recognized before payment is received and expenses are recognized before they are paid.
basis weight
the weight in pounds of a ream of paper of a basic size , usually 25 × 38 in. (63 × 96 cm) for book stock , 17 × 22 in. (43 × 55 cm) for writing stock, and 20 × 26 in. (50 × 66 cm) for cover stock
hybrid basis
A hybrid basis is a system of accounting that combines some of the features of cost basis with some of the features of accrual basis.
on a trial basis
for the purpose of assessment
replacement cost basis
Replacement cost basis is a method of valuing insured property in which the cost of replacing property is calculated without a reduction for depreciation .
actual cash value basis
Actual cash value basis is a method of valuing insured property that is calculated by subtracting depreciation from the replacement cost.
Chinese translation of 'basis'
basis
(ˈbeɪsɪs)
Word forms:plbases
n(c)
(= starting point) 基础(礎) (jīchǔ) (个(個), gè)
(= foundation) 根据(據) (gēnjù) (个(個), gè)
on a voluntary basis基于(於)自愿(願) (jīyú zìyuàn)
on a regular basis定期 (dìngqī)
on the basis of what you've said根据(據)你所说(說)的话(話) (gēnjù nǐ suǒshuō de huà)
All related terms of 'basis'
on a rota basis
轮(輪)流当(當)值 lúnliú dāngzhí
on a regular basis
定期 dìngqī
on a voluntary basis
基于(於)自愿(願) jīyú zìyuàn
on a day-to-day basis
一天天地 yītiāntiān de
on the basis of what you've said
根据(據)你所说(說)的话(話) gēnjù nǐ suǒshuō de huà
to be paid on a percentage basis
按百分比支付 àn bǎifēnbǐ zhīfù
to lay the foundations/basis for sth
为(為)某事奠定基础(礎) wèi mǒushì diàndìng jīchǔ
1 (noun)
We're going to be meeting there on a regular basis.
Synonyms
arrangement
The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.
way
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
system
a multi-party system of government
footing
They are trying to compete on an equal footing.
agreement
a new defence agreement
2 (noun)
Definition
a principle on which something depends
The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
Synonyms
foundation
Best friends are the foundation of my life.
support
Rats had been gnawing at the supports of the house.
base
The mattress is best on a solid bed base.
ground
footing
a sounder financial footing for the future
theory
bottom
He sat at the bottom of the stairs.
principle
the principles of quantum theory
premise
starting point
These proposals represent a realistic starting point for negotiation.
groundwork
These courses provide the groundwork of statistical theory.
point of departure
principal element
chief ingredient
phrase
See on the basis of
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agreement
Definition
a legally enforceable contract
a new defence agreement
Synonyms
treaty,
contract,
bond,
arrangement,
alliance,
deal (informal),
understanding,
settlement,
bargain,
pact,
compact,
covenant,
entente
in the sense of base
The mattress is best on a solid bed base.
Synonyms
support,
stand,
foot,
rest,
bed,
bottom,
foundation,
pedestal,
groundwork
in the sense of bottom
Definition
the lowest, deepest, or farthest removed part of a thing