Synonym: base, cornerstone, footing, foundation, fundament, ground, groundwork. Similar words: basic, as is, basically, emphasis, homeostasis, bask, base, basket. Meaning: ['beɪsɪs] 
n. 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.
n. 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. 
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121. Aside from a thorough medical family history, there is no need to offer any genetic testing on the basis of consanguinity alone.
122. Any action on the basis of such fragmentary evidence would be foolish.
123. I suggest that we have regular meetings/meet on a regular basis.
124. The regulations have been put into practice on a trial basis.
125. It's illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of sex.
126. There would be enough food on a daily basis if people were not hoarding it.
127. There's no scientific basis to the method?it works by suggestion.
128. I have organized the cleaning on a ,day-to-'day basis, until the usual cleaner returns.
129. The paper says the President's move has called into question the whole basis of democracy in the country.
130. This agenda will form the basis of our next meeting.
131. In business[http://sentencedict.com/basis.html], it is important to network with as many people as possible on a face to face basis.
132. All vessels were to be built on a cost-plus basis.
133. The novels are delivered to newspaper shops and other outlets on a sale or return basis.
134. Working on a part-time basis can prepare them for a future career.
135. I would never recommend using a sunbed on a regular basis.
136. This gives the design team a sound basis for their work.
137. The peace talks are to be conducted on a multilateral basis.
138. McGregor must remain confined, on the basis of the medical reports we have received.
139. It is much better if payments can be evened off on a monthly basis.
140. I see a counsellor and can now handle life on a day-to-day basis .
141. The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
142. They are paid their salaries and are entitled to fringe benefits on a pro-rata basis.
143. Both factions have broadly agreed that the UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
144. It is now usual to revalue property assets on a more regular basis.
145. The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks.
146. The poll showed that over 40% of Americans worship on a weekly basis.
147. The system was introduced on a trial basis for one month.
148. I think this government operates on the basis of expediency, not of principle.
149. When Wardell was interviewed, he was impressive, and on that basis, he was hired.
150. Besides , rapid progress was made in the divestiture of radio paging assets from the P & T sectors and the restructuring on a nationwide basis.