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Bases
/ˈbeɪsɪz/
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
📖 Definitions of "Bases"
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Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
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The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
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A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
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The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
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To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
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To be located (at a particular place).
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(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.
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A low spectrum of sound tones.
"Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."
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A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
"The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."
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One who sings in the bass range.
"Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."
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An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
"The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."
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A root.
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A primitive word, from which other words may be derived.
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The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.
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