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based
[ beyst ]
adjective
- having a specified object or material as its base or foundation or as its primary constituent (often used in combination):
Our house was one of the three stone-based houses of that era, built by my maternal grandfather.
- established, grounded, or focused on a specified principle or belief, fact, method, etc. (often used in combination):
It’s a culturally based phys ed curriculum that uses Indian traditions and values to teach healthy lifestyle habits.
There are a number of promising evidence-based treatment modalities to address depression.
- having a specified place as its primary location or headquarters; stationed or situated (often used in combination):
A centrally based Houston media agency is looking for a Digital Account Manager to help with a key communications client.
The Chicago-based HIV/AIDS organization provides housing, healthcare, and substance abuse programs for its clients.
- having a specified origin or source (often used in combination):
They want to replace animal-based foods with plant-based milks and vegetable protein.
- Slang. true to one’s self or secure in one’s beliefs regardless of what others think, especially when those beliefs fall outside of the mainstream:
Her presentation was so based—did you see the teacher's expression? Priceless!
interjection
- (used to express approval or respect, especially in response to a social media post):
Based. At least somebody shows some spine on this forum.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of base 1( def ).
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ü²Ô·²ú²¹²õ±ð»å adjective
- well-based adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of based1
Example Sentences
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,†Fujioka said.
She was credited with designing Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe encampment removal program based on that experience.
It was based on a philosophy of replacing aid with trade.
As analysis by BBC Verify showed, the tariffs are based on a calculation that factors in the difference in goods traded between the US and other countries.
Japan, where the gaming company is based, has been hit with a 24% tariff - a cost which the firm must swallow or pass onto consumers.
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