basis

[bey-sis] / ˈbeɪ sɪs /

NOUN

physical foundation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

base footing ground support

STRONG

bed bottom foot groundwork rest seat substructure

WEAK

resting place

Antonyms

STRONG

top

NOUN

foundation for belief, action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption base essential evidence explanation footing fundamental justification premise principle proof reason security support theory

STRONG

antecedent authority axiom backbone background backing bedrock cause center core crux data dictum essence heart infrastructure keynote keystone law nexus nucleus postulate presumption presupposition root rudiment sanction source substratum theorem warrant

WEAK

chief ingredient hard fact principal element underpinning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

auxiliary fact reality trivia

STRONG

effect end exterior exteriority outside periphery result surface

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On an adjusted basis, Rockwell recorded earnings of $2.75 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cabrera said he did not support a “blanket” moratorium and instead wanted the city to consider projects on a case-by-case basis.

From Los Angeles Times

Profit beat consensus on a pre-provision basis thanks to its performance in Spain and Mexico, though the figures for Turkey and South America missed estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dean, who now works as a tyre fitter in Dumfries, hears the details on an annual basis.

From BBC

The state company maintains majority control, but authorities can, on a case-by-case basis, give private companies management of operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

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