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bases
basesplural of base and of basis: All the bases are covered.
Not to be confused with:basis – the principal constituent; a basic fact, amount, standard, etc., used in reaching conclusions; groundwork: This is the basis for our decision.basses – more than one person singing bass: There were three basses in the choir; more than one bass instrument: The orchestra had two string basses.ba·ses B0098900 (bā′sēz′)n. Plural of basis.bases (ˈbeɪsiːz) n the plural of basis
bases (ˈbeɪsɪz) n the plural of base1ba•sis (ˈbeɪ sɪs)
n., pl. -ses (-sēz). 1. a bottom or base; the part on which something stands or rests. 2. anything upon which something is based; a fundamental principle. 3. the principal constituent; fundamental ingredient. 4. a basic fact, amount, standard, etc., used in making computations, reaching conclusions, or the like: to be paid on an hourly basis; to be chosen on the basis of merit. [1525–35; < Latin < Greek básis step, place one stands on, pedestal =ba-, base of baínein to walk, step (akin to come) + -sis -sis; compare base1] syn: See base1. basesLocated at the home plate and the other three corners of the infield, where they are canvas bags pegged to the ground.bases
cover (one's) basesTo ensure one's safety or success by dealing with every potentially problematic aspect of a situation or activity. A reference to baseball, in which the defensive players must make sure all bases (and baserunners who may occupy them) are accounted for. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. We have to be sure to cover our bases before the trial begins so that we aren't surprised by anything the prosecution throws our way.See also: bases, covercover all basesTo be well-prepared for every possible outcome. We need to cover all bases here—check every office and make sure it's been evacuated. I know I don't have the best grades, so I covered all bases by applying to 15 colleges.See also: all, bases, coverbase (up)onTo found or root something on a particular idea or occurrence. A noun or pronoun can be used between "base" and "on" or "upon." My love of science is based upon an interest in experimentation. Unfortunately, she has a low opinion of me. I think she based it on our first meeting, which didn't go well.See also: basecover all the basesTo account for or provide a way to address every possible outcome, scenario, contingency, etc. We need to cover all the bases here—the investigation should explore every avenue. I covered all the bases by applying to 15 colleges.See also: all, bases, covertouch (on) all (the) basesTo include, make reference to, or take action on every desired or required element or aspect (of something). The essay touches all bases, but it doesn't do much to elaborate on them or introduce any new insights. For fans of the genre, the film touches on all the bases.See also: all, bases, touchbase in1. To root something in a particular thing, idea, or finding. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "base" and "in." There's no way this data is based in reality!2. To operate or function from a particular place. Our corporate headquarters is based in Spokane.3. To locate something in a particular place. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "base" and "in." If we base our club in the English department office, then we can meet in there on Wednesday afternoons.See also: basesteal a baseIn baseball or softball, for a baserunner already on base to advance to the next base before or during a pitch (as opposed to when the ball is hit into play). The base is often specified (e.g. "steal second base"). After the wild pitch, the player on second managed to steal third base. He holds a record for stealing bases, typically managing to do it once or twice per game.See also: base, stealsteal a baseFig. to sneak from one base to another in baseball. The runner stole second base, but he nearly got put out on the way. Tom runs so slowly that he never tries to steal a base.See also: base, stealtouch all the bases or touch all bases If someone or something touches all the bases or touches all bases, they deal with or include all the different things that they should. His speech was short but he touched all the bases. The simple menu touches all bases: meat, fish, poultry and pasta. Note: You can also say that someone or something covers all the bases or covers all bases. The boss covers all bases when he sets up a job. Note: In baseball, batters have to touch the first, second, and third bases to score a run. See also: all, bases, touchcover all the/your ˈbases (especially American English) consider and deal with all the things that could happen or could be needed when you are arranging something: Are you sure we covered all our bases on this? ♢ We cover all the bases from creating a market for your business through closing the sale.See also: all, bases, coverbase inv.1. To operate from some location. Used chiefly in the passive: Our company is based in Fresno.2. To establish or found something in some location: We based our organization in the heart of the city. 3. To have something as a foundation or origin: The linguist based the analysis of the sentence structure in a standard framework.See also: baseBases
Bases chemical compounds that contain a hydroxyl (OH) group and dissociate in an aqueous solution to form hydroxylions, OH–. Bases are classified as weak (for example, NH4OH) and strong [NaOH or Ca(OH)2] according to their degree of dissociation. Freely water-soluble bases are called alkalies. bases
basis [ba´sis] (pl. ba´ses) (Gr.) the lower, basic, or fundamental part of an object, organ, or substance. Anatomic nomenclature for the base of a structure or organ, or the part opposite to or distinguished from the apex.basis pedun´culi ce´rebri the large bundle of nerve fiber tracts forming the ventral part of the cerebral peduncles, consisting of corticospinal, corticonuclear, corticopontine, parietotemporopontine, and frontopontine fibers descending from the cerebral cortex and terminating in the pons and spinal cord. Called also crus cerebri.basis (bā′sĭs) plural.bases [L., Gr.] The base of a structure or organ. FinancialSeeBaseBASES
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| BASES➣British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences | | BASES➣Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (aka Business Association of Stanford Engineering Students) | | BASES➣Business Association of Stanford Engineering Students (aka Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students) | | BASES➣Beam Approach Seeker Evaluation System (airborne infrared instrumentation pod which collects calibrated spatial and spectral radiometric data; Eglin AFB FL) | | BASES➣Base Account Screening Exercise System | | BASES➣Booz Allen Sales Estimating System (sales volume forecasting) |
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