basis

noun

ba·sis ˈbā-səs How to pronounce basis (audio)

plural bases ˈbā-ˌsēz How to pronounce basis (audio)

: the bottom of something considered as its foundation

: the principal component of something

Fruit juice constitutes the basis of jelly.

: something on which something else is established or based

stories with little basis in reality

no legal basis for a new trial

still some basis for hope

selected on the basis of test scores

: an underlying condition or state of affairs

hired on a trial basis

He is on a first-name basis with his customers.

: a fixed pattern or system

meets with us on a regular basis [=regularly]

The department sends reports on a daily basis. [=every day]

: the basic principle

concepts that form the basis of the country's economic policies

mathematics : a set of linearly independent vectors (see vector entry 1 sense 1a) in a vector space such that any vector in the vector space can be expressed as a linear combination of them with appropriately chosen coefficients (see coefficient sense 1)

Example Sentences

The company does not hire employees on the basis of their race, sex, age, or religion. the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination

Recent Examples on the Web MetroHealth System will begin offering the shots on a limited basis later this week, and will expand its clinics as more booster shots become available.

Julie Washington, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Parole allows beneficiaries to live and work in the U.S. legally, but only on a temporary basis.

Catherine Herridge, Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Documents about such highly classified operations require special clearances on a need-to-know basis, not just top-secret clearance.

Devlin Barrett And Carol D. Leonnig, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 That’s because, to an autistic person, there’s no basis for what the outcomes of the new program might be.

Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Whatever its mechanical basis, purring seems hardwired into certain cats from birth.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 Two representatives of the U.N. nuclear safety agency stayed behind and are expected to remain on a permanent basis to monitor the plant, Energoatom said.

Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 To Ferraz, chatter online and among extremist Bolsonaro supporters of a military intervention in the upcoming election has no basis in reality.

Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Ryan Johnson, spokesperson with the mayor’s office, confirmed 103 migrants got to town Wednesday and added that city officials continue to expect arrivals on a rolling basis.

Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

basis

noun

ba·sis ˈbā-səs How to pronounce basis (audio)

plural bases -ˌsēz How to pronounce basis (audio)

: something (as a principle or reason) on which something else is established

the court could not imagine any conceivable basis for the statute

单词	basis
释义	basis noun ba·sis ˈbā-səs plural bases ˈbā-ˌsēz 1 : the bottom of something considered as its foundation 2 : the principal component of something Fruit juice constitutes the basis of jelly. 3 a : something on which something else is established or based stories with little basis in reality no legal basis for a new trial still some basis for hope selected on the basis of test scores b : an underlying condition or state of affairs hired on a trial basis He is on a first-name basis with his customers. c : a fixed pattern or system meets with us on a regular basis [=regularly] The department sends reports on a daily basis. [=every day] 4 : the basic principle concepts that form the basis of the country's economic policies 5 mathematics : a set of linearly independent vectors (see vector entry 1 sense 1a) in a vector space such that any vector in the vector space can be expressed as a linear combination of them with appropriately chosen coefficients (see coefficient sense 1) Synonyms base bedrock bottom cornerstone footing foundation ground groundwork keystone root underpinning warp warp and woof See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company does not hire employees on the basis of their race, sex, age, or religion. the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination Recent Examples on the Web MetroHealth System will begin offering the shots on a limited basis later this week, and will expand its clinics as more booster shots become available. Julie Washington, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Parole allows beneficiaries to live and work in the U.S. legally, but only on a temporary basis. Catherine Herridge, Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Documents about such highly classified operations require special clearances on a need-to-know basis, not just top-secret clearance. Devlin Barrett And Carol D. Leonnig, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 That’s because, to an autistic person, there’s no basis for what the outcomes of the new program might be. Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Whatever its mechanical basis, purring seems hardwired into certain cats from birth. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 Two representatives of the U.N. nuclear safety agency stayed behind and are expected to remain on a permanent basis to monitor the plant, Energoatom said. Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 To Ferraz, chatter online and among extremist Bolsonaro supporters of a military intervention in the upcoming election has no basis in reality. Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Ryan Johnson, spokesperson with the mayor’s office, confirmed 103 migrants got to town Wednesday and added that city officials continue to expect arrivals on a rolling basis. Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin — more at base entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing basis basis point on a day-to-day basis on a first-come, first-served basis on a first-name basis on a friendly basis on a trial basis on a nightly basis on what basis on the basis of on a rotating basis See More basis point on a day-to-day basis on a first-come, first-served basis on a first-name basis on a friendly basis on a trial basis on a nightly basis on what basis on the basis of on a rotating basis See More Kids Definition basis noun ba·sis ˈbā-səs plural bases -ˌsēz : something on which another thing is based or established : foundation The story has its basis in fact. Medical Definition basis noun ba·sis ˈbā-səs plural bases -ˌsēz 1 : any of various anatomical parts that function as a foundation 2 : base sense 2b Legal Definition basis noun ba·sis ˈbā-səs plural bases -ˌsēz 1 : something (as a principle or reason) on which something else is established the court could not imagine any conceivable basis for the statute see also rational basis 2 : a basic principle or method especially : the principle or method by which taxable income is calculated Note: The Internal Revenue Code has set some limits on which method a taxpayer may use for figuring taxable income. For example, a corporation with gross receipts under $5,000,000 may be a cash-basis taxpayer. — accrual basis : a method of accounting in which income and expenses are recorded in the period when they are earned or incurred regardless of when the payment is received or made called also accrual method — cash basis : a method of accounting in which income and expenses are recorded in the period when payment is received or made called also cash method 3 : the value (as cost or fair market value) of an asset used in calculating capital gains or losses for income tax purposes — adjusted basis : the basis of an asset increased or decreased to reflect changes in value (as through improvement or depreciation) — carryover basis \\ ˈkar-ē-ˌō-vər- \\ : the basis of a donated or transferred asset that is equal to the basis of the asset when it was in the hands of the donor or transferor Note: Carryover basis is generally applied to gifts and to transfers in trust. — cost basis : the basis of an asset equal to the amount paid for the asset plus other acquisition costs — stepped-up basis \\ ˈstept-ˈəp- \\ : the basis of inherited property equal to its market value at the decedent's date of death or to an alternate valuation — substituted basis : the basis of property received in exchange for property of a like kind that is equal to the basis of the property given with adjustments for additional consideration received or gains and losses realized basis noun as in foundation an immaterial thing upon which something else rests the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance foundation cornerstone bedrock justification base premise ground underpinning groundwork theory framework keystone essence support assumption root footing core focus rationale backbone bottom warp warp and woof thesis presumption substratum presupposition substructure center supposition warrant infrastructure kernel shore heart mount bulwark bed buttress anchorage prop touchstone stay nucleus premiss hub brace seat quintessence eye soul
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