Definitions for basis
ˈbeɪ sɪsba·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. footing, basis, groundnoun

   a relation that provides the foundation for something

   "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"

2. basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstonenoun

   the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

   "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

3. basis, basenoun

   the most important or necessary part of something

   "the basis of this drink is orange juice"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. basisnoun

   A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.

2. basisnoun

   An underlying condition or circumstance.

3. basisnoun

   regular frequency

4. basisnoun

   In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.

5. basisnoun

   Amount paid for an investment, including commissions and other expenses.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Basisnoun

   Etymology: basis, Lat.

   1. The foundation of any thing, as of a column or a building.

   It must follow, that paradise, being raised to this height, must have the compass of the whole earth for a basis and foundation. Walter Raleigh, History of the World.

   Ascend my chariot, guide the rapid wheels
   That shake heav’n’s basis. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vi.

   In altar-wise a stately pile they rear;
   The basis broad below, and top advanc’d in air. Dryden.

   2. The lowest of the three principal parts of a column, which are the basis, shaft, and capital.

   Upon our coming to the bottom, observing an English inscription upon the basis, we read it over several times. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 47.

   3. That on which any thing is raised.

   Such seems thy gentle height, made only proud
   To be the basis of that pompous load,
   Than which a nobler weight no mountain bears. John Denham.

   4. The pedestal.

   How many times shall Cæsar bleed in sport,
   That now on Pompey’s basis lies along
   No worthier than the dust? William Shakespeare, Julius Cæsar.

   5. The groundwork or first principle of any thing.

   Build me thy fortune upon the basis of valour. William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

   The friendships of the world are oft
   Confederacies in vice, or leagues of pleasure;
   Ours has severest virtue for its basis. Joseph Addison, Cato.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. basis

   A basis is a foundation or starting point for something. In different fields, it has specific meanings. 1) In mathematics, particularly linear algebra, a basis is a set of vectors in a vector space that, in a linear combination, can represent every vector in that space. 2) In chemistry, it refers to substances that can accept protons or donate pairs of electrons. The measure of a substance's basicity is determined by its pH values. 3) In finance and accounting, basis refers to the underlying asset or value that a derivative, like future or option contract, is based upon. 4) In computing, it can refer to a database developed by SAP. 5) In everyday language, basis can refer to the fundamental principles, assumptions or methods that form the foundation for understanding or action.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Basisnoun

   the foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests

2. Basisnoun

   the pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue

3. Basisnoun

   the ground work the first or fundamental principle; that which supports

4. Basisnoun

   the principal component part of a thing

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Basis

   In linear algebra, a basis is a set of linearly independent vectors that, in a linear combination, can represent every vector in a given vector space or free module, or, more simply put, which define a "coordinate system". In more general terms, a basis is a linearly independent spanning set. Given a basis of a vector space, every element of the vector space can be expressed uniquely as a finite linear combination of basis vectors, whose coefficients are referred to as vector components. Every vector space has a basis, and all bases of a vector space have the same number of elements, called the dimension of the vector space.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Basis

   bās′is, n. the foundation, or that on which a thing rests: the pedestal of a column: the groundwork or first principle:—pl. Bas′es. [See Base (1).]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. basis

   See BASE.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. basis

   The fundamental reason to exist.

   The basis for the decision was just.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 8, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Assumption
   • Foundation

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'basis' in Written Corpus Frequency: #854

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'basis' in Nouns Frequency: #284

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Anagrams for basis »

1. isbas

2. absis

How to pronounce basis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say basis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of basis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of basis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of basis in a Sentence

1. Hillary Clinton:

   Well there is no basis for that.

2. Howard Klug:

   The man camp industry should understand we allowed them to come here on a temporary basis.

3. James Steyer:

   I think the sheer volume of media technology that kids are exposed to on a daily basis is mind-boggling, it just shows you that these kids live in this massive 24/7 digital media technology world, and it's shaping every aspect of their life. They spend far more time with media technology than any other thing in their life. This is the dominant intermediary in their life.

4. Andre Bakhos:

   Caution is very important among investors when it comes to trade ... this choppy, erratic and volatile action on a day-to-day and intraday basis is going to be the norm till things settle down.

5. James Comeys:

   It is important to separate the roll of politics in setting priorities and the decision to prosecute cases. And in the Justice Department that is what we do on a daily basis, that is how are trained. So, it is not difficult for me, as deputy attorney general, you are move involved in policy making, but in terms of the principles of the department and how we conduct our investigations and who we prosecute, those decisions are going to be made in the same way they have always been made.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=basis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Basis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=basis
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=basis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=basis
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=basis
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=basis