basis

[ˈbeɪsɪs]

Definition:
1. A relation that provides the foundation for something.
2. The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
3. The most important or necessary part of something.

Use 'basis' in a sentence:

1. Costs are to be shared on a fifty-fifty basis between the government and local businesses.
2. They share a great deal of information on a quid pro quo basis.
3. These figures formed the basis of their pay claim.
4. The army is now empowered to operate on a shoot-to-kill basis.
5. Any action on the basis of such fragmentary evidence would be foolish.
6. It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.
7. The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis.
8. On the basis of the ionic structure the above phenomena were discussed.
9. An Attempt to Analyze Stock Price Volatility on the Basis of a Simple Learning Model.
10. After May 19, strikes were occurring on a daily basis.
11. The centre is run on a non-profit basis.
12. She works there on a voluntary basis.
13. The meetings will be held on an ad hoc basis.
14. The tobacco workers were paid on a piecework basis.
15. Technical support is offered on a person-to-person basis.
16. Invoices are signed on a daily basis.
17. These drawings will form the basis of the exhibition.
18. Education is the basis of a democratic society.
19. All vessels were to be built on a cost-plus basis.
20. He works for us on an occasional basis.
21. They want all groups to be treated on an equal basis.
22. She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
23. Pay is reviewed on a yearly basis.
24. This gives the design team a sound basis for their work.
25. It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis.
26. Apartheid used tribalism as the basis of its "divide-and-rule" homeland policies.
27. Information will be released strictly on a need-to-know basis.
28. Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
29. Market researchers often segment the population on the basis of age and social class.
30. The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.
31. Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings.
32. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
33. The system was introduced on a trial basis for one month.
34. The equipment is checked on a regular basis.
35. We're going to be meeting there on a regular basis.
36. This article will form the basis for our discussion.
37. The theory seems to have no basis in fact.
38. They are now living together on a permanent basis.
39. The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
40. The basis of a good marriage is trust.