0 the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed:
This document will form the basis for our discussion.
Their proposals have no proven scientific basis.
Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.
1 a way or method of doing something:
2 the most important facts or principles or ideas that support something:
There is no basis for their statements.
3 a fact or situation that makes it possible for something to exist, happen, or develop in a particular way:
basis for sth Should the TV licence fee continue to be the basis for the BBC's funding?
Ministers claimed the figures were bogus and had no basis in reality.
be/form/provide the basis for sth Sustainable development should form the basis for a corporate vision of the future.
as a basis for sth It is hoped that the WTO agreements will serve as a basis for strengthening relationships with developing countries.
5 the reason why someone does something or why something happens:
on the basis of sth Discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, or sexual orientation is against the law.
on the basis that Some bidders were rejected on the basis that they lacked an understanding of the needs of the organization.
This information formed the basis of the report.
Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.
I suggest that we meet on a regular basis to discuss progress.
Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.
The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks.
Here it must be said that the bases are few in number at which any great volume of traffic can be collected.
Secondly, the importance of having sufficient machines and air bases lies in the need of obtaining what is absolutely necessary, superiority in the air.
To cater for several different interests, the end-month reserves series are provided on several different bases.
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