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based

[ beyst ]

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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!

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(used to express approval or respect, especially in response to a social media post):
Based. At least somebody shows some spine on this forum.

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Origin of based¹

First recorded in 1610–20; base ¹( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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Temu, based in China, raised prices in recent days after Trump hiked tariffs and closed a loophole that allowed duty-free shipments to the U.S.

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Universities make an offer to a student to join a course based on qualifications and grades or the Ucas tariff points system, external.

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Many of the musicians joining him are L.A.-based artists that Washington has played with over the years.

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Shirreffs is not only patient, but cautious, too, based on his answer about the fairness of the new Derby points rules.

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“You have the board doing life and death decisions based on a drug screen,” she said.

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