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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241. People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive. Blaise Pascal 
242. There had been enormous economic advances, which had been possible only on a basis of mutual assistance.
243. Contributions are determined by qualified actuaries on the basis of periodic valuations using the projected unit method.
244. The question then is to decide on the basis of observation whether further action is appropriate.
245. Nevertheless, the whole basis of survey work is one of trust and relatively few interviewers abuse this trust.
246. It is particularly concerned that assessments should not falsely accuse parents and families on the basis of unproven diagnostic and predictive techniques.
247. Stanford will get its linear colliding-beam accelerator on a rush basis.
248. As allegations of fraud began to appear on a daily basis, the market lost confidence.
249. It is important to appropriately balance these risks on the basis of adequate information.
250. Upon reaching retirement age Len found that he missed the job so much he came back on a part-time basis.
251. It subsequently accused Hong Kong of breaking a 1982 agreement on immigration and said it would handle returns on a case-by-case basis.
252. Previously the budget had always been allocated on a historical basis.
253. In defining modules in terms of student effort a basis is achieved for comparing arts and science modules with their differing class contact time.
254. There may also be additional staff employed on a part-time or seasonal basis for particular projects or programs.
255. She then told her husband so that he could decide on the course of treatment on the basis of accurate information.
256. I will continue to distribute blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing and food on a regular basis,[www.Sentencedict.com] in the hope that my modest efforts will give some comfort to those people we are able to help. Maya Angelou