basis
US /ˈbeɪsəs/
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 basisdescribing daily basis (a newspaper that is published every day)
- Medium on a first-come, first-served basisindicating position, contact, or basis regarding a first-come, first-served basis
- Hard basis point rate cut announceddescribing basis point rate cut announced (a relation that provides the foundation for something)
- Very Hard provide solid juridical basis for claimsto supply or make available regarding solid juridical basis for claims
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.