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Do you say basis or on the basis of?
4 Answers. A basis is reasons or justifications for making a logical argument. On the basis of is used to reference those reasons.
How do you use basis in a sentence?
the most important or necessary part of something.
- This document will form the basis for our discussion.
- On a first-come, first-served basis.
- He only holds the post on an interim basis.
- They are now living together on a permanent basis.
- Their claim had no basis in fact .
- Salary levels are reviewed on a yearly basis.
What is another way to say on the basis of?
What is another word for on the basis of?
based on | as stated by |
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in the opinion of | as maintained by |
as mentioned by | on the authority of |
on the report of | on the testimony of |
on the word of | as believed by |
Is on the basis of correct?
Both usages are correct. Using just “basis” is informal, though it is made to sound formal. “on the basis of” is a more formal usage, which IMHO is what should be used.
What does it mean when someone says on what basis?
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What is the correct plural of basis?
noun. ba·sis | \ ˈbā-səs \ plural bases\ ˈbā-ˌsēz \
What does on an as needed basis mean?
Related Definitions As needed basis means, as of the time of employment, being employed during periods of limited duration, as may be required from time to time.
What can I use instead of based on?
What is another word for based on?
based upon | based off of |
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built on | constructed on |
created on | determined from |
elicited from | put together from |
bottomed on | set up on |
On what basis means?
Definition of on what basis : what was considered in making a selection? On what basis were students chosen for scholarships?
What is the plural of basis?
Can you use on an as needed basis without an an?
You shouldn’t use “as-needed basis” without the preceding “on an.” “On an as-needed basis” (note the hyphen, turning “as needed” from an adverbial phrase into an adjective modifying “basis”) is a prepositional phrase that takes the place of an adverb.
What is the difference between a base and a basis?
The difference between Base and Basis. When used as nouns, base means a supporting, lower or bottom component of a structure or object, whereas basis means a physical base or foundation. Base is also verb with the meaning: to give as its foundation or starting point.
When to use the term ‘basis’ in a sentence?
Even if you have several factors contributing individually and severally to one or more conclusions, use basis — the reference is to the relationship, not the individual contribution (s) at all. ‘Candidates (several) may be screened on the basis of their (plural) age, qualifications, experience and potential (several)’.
Is “as needed basis” a prepositional phrase?
An adverbial prepositional phrase, if you will. “As needed” (without the hyphen) is also an adverbial phrase. “As needed basis,” then, is an adverb followed by a gratuitous noun. Awkward.