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basis n. [
footing, ground] a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
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basis n. [
base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone] the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
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basis n. [
base] the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice"
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