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   basis

   /ˈbeɪsɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process: "trust is the only basis for a good working relationship"
   • ▪ the system or principles according to which an activity or process is carried on: "she needed coaching on a regular basis" Similar starting pointbasepoint of departurebeginningpremisefundamental point/principleprincipal constituentmain ingredientcornerstonecoreheartthrustessencekernelnubunderpinninggroundworkfootingconditionstatuspositionarrangementsystemmethodprocedureway
   • ▪ the justification for or reasoning behind something: "on the basis of these statistics important decisions are made" Similar foundationsupportbasefootingreasoningrationaledefencereasongroundsjustificationrationalizationmotivemotivationcause

   Word Origin late 16th century (denoting a base or pedestal): via Latin from Greek, ‘stepping’. Compare with base1.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • B

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   • A

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   • S

     1

   • I

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   • S

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