- based (on something) if one thing is based on another, it uses it or is developed from it
- The movie is based on a real-life incident.
- The report is based on figures from six different European cities.
- The novels are all loosely based on the author's life.
- Their research was based largely on anecdotal evidence.
- (also in compounds) if a person or business is based in a particular place, that is where they live or work, or where the work of the business is done
- based in… We're based in Chicago.
- a Chicago-based company
- -based(in compounds) containing something as an important part or feature
- lead-based paints
- a class-based society
see also broad-based, evidence-based, faith-based, plant-based
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