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need-based

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Derived from need rather than earned by merit, regarding financial or other assistance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: education

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4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 需求基礎的 /需求基础的 (xūqiú jīchǔ de) — from need rather than merit
  • Dutch: op behoeften gebaseerd — from need rather than merit
  • Dutch: behoeftegericht — from need rather than merit
  • Finnish: tarpeisiin perustuva — from need rather than merit