Found 5 items, similar to Basis.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: basis
dasar
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: basis
asas, basis, dasar
Indonesian → English (quick)
Definition: basis
base, basis
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: basis
basis
n 1: a relation that provides the foundation for something;
“they
were on a friendly footing”;
“he worked on an interim
basis” [syn:
footing,
ground]
2: the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or
developed or calculated or explained;
“the whole argument
rested on a basis of conjecture” [syn:
base,
foundation,
fundament,
groundwork,
cornerstone]
3: the most important or necessary part of something;
“the
basis of this drink is orange juice” [syn:
base]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Basis
Basis
\Ba"sis\ (b[=a]"s[i^]s), n.; pl.
Bases (b[=a]"s[=e]z).
[L. basis, Gr. ba`sis. See
Base, n.]
1. The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests.
--Dryden.
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2. The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue. [Obs.]
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If no basis bear my rising name. --Pope.
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3. The groundwork; the first or fundamental principle; that
which supports.
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The basis of public credit is good faith. --A.
Hamilton.
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4. The principal component part of a thing.
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