basis

Definitions of basis
  1. noun
    lowest support of a structure
    synonyms: basement, fondament, fondement, fondering, fundament, fundering, grond, grondslag, grondvest, grondvesting, ondergrond, onderlaag, spoordam, substraat
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    baanbed, wegverharding
    a bed supporting a road
    type of:
    ruggensteun, ruggesteun, rugsteun, steun, stut
    supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
  2. noun
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
    synonyms: fundament, grond, grondslag, grondstof, hoeksteen, hoofdbestanddeel, initia, onderbouw, ondergrond, pijler, substantie
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    type of:
    a-priori, apriori, apriorisme, assumptie, basisbegrip, grondbegrip, hypothese, postulaat, premisse, presumptie, presuppositie, suppositie, vooronderstelling
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
  3. noun
    a relation that provides the foundation for something
    synonyms: fundament, grond, grondslag, grondstof, hoeksteen, hoofdbestanddeel, initia, ondergrond, pijler, substantie
  4. noun
    the act of providing approval and support
    synonyms: achterban, achtergrondkoor, backing, kampioenschap, rugdekking
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    type of:
    adhesie, agreatie, fiat, goedkeuring, goedvinden, instemming, sympathie, zegen
    the formal act of approving
  5. noun
    something forming a back that is added for strengthening
    synonyms: achterban, achtergrondkoor, backing
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    type of:
    laag, laagje, leghen, legkip
    single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
  6. noun
    installation from which a military force initiates operations
    synonyms: uitvalsbasis
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    types:
    luchtmachtbasis, vliegbasis
    a base for military aircraft
    legerbasis
    a large base of operations for an army
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