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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 Word Forms
- ܲ· adjective
- well-based adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of based1
Example Sentences
The browser is based on the open-source Chromium Project.
The agency sent Johnson approximately $64,138 in federal relief funds based on his fraudulent February claim.
In 2023, Lauren published “Behold the Monster: Facing America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer,” based on her interviews with serial killer Samuel Little.
On the day of the tragedy - 30 October 2021 - the group were on a tour run by Lloyd's Salty Dog Co Ltd, based in Port Talbot.
“It’s going to be cooler, cloudy and wet on Saturday,” said Carol Smith, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Oxnard.
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