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basis

US /ˈbeɪsəs/

noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a relation that provides the foundation for something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Staff meetings are held on a weekly basis in the main conference room.

Synonyms

  • foundationthe basis on which something is grounded
  • groundworkthe fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
  • premisea statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

Collocations

  • Easy daily basis
    describing daily basis (a newspaper that is published every day)
  • Medium on a first-come, first-served basis
    indicating position, contact, or basis regarding a first-come, first-served basis
  • Hard basis point rate cut announced
    describing basis point rate cut announced (a relation that provides the foundation for something)
  • Very Hard provide solid juridical basis for claims
    to supply or make available regarding solid juridical basis for claims

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.