based on; grounds; foundation
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplespreposition
based on; according to; in accordance with
Used to introduce the basis or standard for an action, decision, or statement.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Please operate according to the steps in the manual.
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Salary will be determined based on job performance.
noun
basis; grounds; foundation
Refers to the concrete facts, evidence, or information that serves as a basis for something.
When you speak, you need to have grounds; you can't just make baseless guesses.
His accusation lacks factual basis.
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This contract has a solid legal foundation.
verb
to base on; to be based on; to be grounded in
Describes the action of using something as a foundation or starting point.
Financial expenditure must be based on the principle of frugality.
This movie is based on a true story.
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Our judgment should be grounded in objective facts.