Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning
Elements or circumstances contributing to a result
Plural for the lowest part of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported
“The most rudimentary method of modeling the soil is to use only springs, located at the base of the structure.”
Plural for the lower side or face of a geometric construction
“Plunge the base of the pan into a bowl of very cold water.”
Plural for a foundation or starting point for further work
“The law professor expressed that the decision was a good base for political reform discussions.”
Plural for a center of operations, organization, or supply
“Well, his firm had a base on the Old Kent Road under the name London Easylink, and its prime contract was route 185 from Lewisham.”
Plural for a place or component that is central to something
“The small country has fashioned itself as a base for international trade.”
Plural for a place one calls home
“For most of the spring and early summer, Helga's base was in Scotland.”
To use as a basis for
“He would base his conclusions on evidence gathered through routine detective work.”
To situate at a specified place as the center of operations
“The new startup will base itself in San Francisco.”
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