Collocations for "basis"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "basis" in context.
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basis
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- will be working [here, with us] on a [temporary, permanent] basis
- paid on [a weekly, an hourly, a monthly] basis
- What is your basis for [thinking, saying] that?
- (no) (legal) basis for [prosecution, arrest, conviction]
- have (no) (legal) basis to [prosecute]
- is the basis of all our hard work
- is the basis of the entire [investigation, project, study]
- is the basis of their [argument, plan]
- on a [quarterly, yearly] basis
- [happens, occurs, takes place] on a yearly basis
- there is no scientific basis for
- will be [decided, selected, judged, evaluated] on an individual basis
- will be [decided] on a case-by-case basis
- please [check, come] in on a regular basis
- on the basis of your [arguments, letter, discomfort], we will
'basis' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):