Phrase guide

based on

prep · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep

Meaning 1

On the basis of; because of; due to; according to; on the strength of; as per.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: disjunctive, proscribed, sometimes

Examples

  • Based on his assessment of the designer's intent, he ordered that the welds on the support beams be built up larger than those seen in the prototype.
  • She wanted to investigate further, based on some things that she had overheard.
  • The legal remedies vary based on jurisdiction. [ = The legal remedies vary by jurisdiction.]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of base on

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: op basis van — Translations
  • Polish: na podstawie — Translations
  • Portuguese: com base em — Translations
  • Portuguese: baseado em — Translations
  • Portuguese: a partir de — Translations
  • Spanish: en función de — Translations
  • Spanish: basado en — Translations
  • Spanish: en base a — Translations