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basis
What does basis mean?
basis (noun): the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use basis in a sentence?
- The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce basis?
/ˈbeɪsɪs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of basis?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “basis” mean?
any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building
Not quite: that's what insulation means.
an item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs
Not quite: that's what table means.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Not quite: that's what city means.
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
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Which word is closest in meaning to “basis”?
population
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difference
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department
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groundwork
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