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    basis

    US /ˈbesɪs/

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    UK /ˈbeɪsɪs/

    A2TOEIC
    n.NounMain ingredient or part of something
    The basis of success is hard work
    n.NounStarting situation, fact, idea to develop from
    The basis of his argument is false
    n.NounThe foundation or support for an idea, argument, or process; the underlying principle.
    The judge rejected the claim on the basis that there was no evidence.
    n.NounA reason or justification.
    What was the basis for your decision?

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    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • So on a one-to-one basis, I'm crippled by hurting someone's feelings, and

      So on a one-to-one basis, I'm crippled by hurting someone's feelings, and

    • On a one-to-one basis, never, as little as possible.

      On a one-to-one basis, never, as little as possible.

    A2

    How Rich People Hide Their Money

    08:33How Rich People Hide Their Money
    • But thanks to a tax rule called the step-up in basis, your heir doesn't owe taxes on the full $990 that your investments grew while you were alive.

      But thanks to a tax rule called the step-up in basis, your heir doesn't owe taxes on the full $990 that your investments grew while you were alive.

    • But thanks to a tax rule called the step-up in basis, your heir doesn't owe taxes on the full $990 that your investments grew while you were alive.

      But thanks to a tax rule called the step-up in basis, your heir doesn't owe taxes on the full $990 that your investments grew while you were alive.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • issues and service provision on a regular basis and address any shortcomings in the

      issues and service provision on a regular basis and address any shortcomings in the

    • That's why we are establishing radiotherapy networks that will review the access issues and service provision on a regular basis and address any shortcomings in the area,

      That's why we are establishing radiotherapy networks that will review the access issues and service provision on a regular basis and address any shortcomings in the area,

    B1

    3 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You

    10:543 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You
    • and those will help make you more playful on a day-to-day basis.

      and those will help make you more playful on a day-to-day basis.

    • more playful on a day-to-day basis.

      more playful on a day-to-day basis.

    B1

    4 things to study EVERY DAY to become fluent in English

    14:074 things to study EVERY DAY to become fluent in English
    • but I'm going to give you highly, highly relevant information on how to improve your language skills on a daily basis.

      but I'm going to give you highly, highly relevant information on how to improve your language skills on a daily basis.

    • on a daily basis.

      on a daily basis.

    B1

    The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

    08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
    • The American Cancer Society disagreed, confirming, "There is no scientific or clinical basis for this claim."

      The American Cancer Society disagreed, confirming, "There is no scientific or clinical basis for this claim."

    • "or clinical basis for this claim."

      "or clinical basis for this claim."

    B2

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • You can enjoy that, but I'm not willing to pay that on a regular basis.

      You can enjoy that, but I'm not willing to pay that on a regular basis.

    • You can enjoy that, but I'm not willing to pay that on a regular basis.

      You can enjoy that, but I'm not willing to pay that on a regular basis.

    B1

    I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.

    04:32I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.
    • the more expensive it is for an airline to operate a route on a per passenger basis.

      the more expensive it is for an airline to operate a route on a per passenger basis.

    • So air service to places with 600 or 90 residents, like Westray and Papa Westray, is essentially impossible on a free market basis.

      So air service to places with 600 or 90 residents, like Westray and Papa Westray, is essentially impossible on a free market basis.

    B1

    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • You have a financial adviser usually getting paid on an annual basis of 1% to 2% of the assets under management.

      You have a financial adviser usually getting paid on an annual basis of 1% to 2% of the assets under management.

    • You have a financial advisor usually getting paid on an annual basis of 1% to 2% of the assets under management.

      You have a financial advisor usually getting paid on an annual basis of 1% to 2% of the assets under management.

    B1

    Quiet Cutting: How Power In U.S. Offices May Be Shifting Back To Bosses

    05:37Quiet Cutting: How Power In U.S. Offices May Be Shifting Back To Bosses
    • And I started having panic attacks on really a twice-a-day basis and ended up taking short-term disability to make sure I protected my mental health.

      And I started having panic attacks on really a twice-a-day basis and ended up taking short-term disability to make sure I protected my mental health.

    • And I started having panic attacks on really a twice-a-day basis and ended up taking short-term disability to make sure I protected my mental health.

      And I started having panic attacks on really a twice-a-day basis and ended up taking short-term disability to make sure I protected my mental health.

    B1