Basis
Definition
(noun) The underlying support or foundation for an idea or action
Examples
“We review our progress on a weekly basis to stay on track.”
“Her decision had no real basis.”
“The clerk checked my booking on the basis of my passport number.”
“We hired Tom on the basis of one solid reference from Dublin.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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