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basis
noun(ba-sis)
the most important or necessary part of something
Synonyms: base,
Examples:
The basis of this drink is orange juice.
basis
noun(ba-sis)
a relation that provides the foundation for something
Synonyms: footing, ground,
Examples:
He worked on an interim basis.
basis
noun(ba-sis)
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Synonyms: base, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, groundwork,
Examples:
The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture.

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