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Definition of Basis
Basis

The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests.

The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue.

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

The principal component part of a thing.

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Basis Quotations

A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality.
John F. Kennedy

All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible.
William Faulkner

I think we'll build a consensus for action on Social Security reform which will reduce that long-term unfunded obligation and put the system on a sustainable basis.
John W. Snow

Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.
Oscar Wilde

What I know about this world is that white people will take care of themselves. And what I have learned is that if you are where they are on an equal basis, they cannot take care of themselves without taking care of you.
Vernon Jordan

Basis Translations

basis in Danish is basis
basis in Dutch is grondslag, basis, grond, base
basis in Finnish is alusta
basis in French is Assise, base
basis in German is Basis
basis in Italian is base
basis in Portuguese is base
basis in Spanish is basa, base
basis in Swedish is grundval


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