basis

ˈbeɪsɪs
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Translation of basis into German

Noun

1.

reason support

fact or argument that supports or justifies something
  • There is no basis for your complaint.Es gibt keine Grundlage für deine Beschwerde.
2.

philosophy

principle on which something depends
  • Honesty is the basis of our policy.Ehrlichkeit ist die Basis unserer Politik.
3.

building

physical base or foundation
  • The basis of the statue is made of marble.Der Sockel der Statue besteht aus Marmor.
4.

accounting

TECH.US
amount paid for an investment including expenses
TECH.US
  • The basis of the stock was calculated for tax purposes.Die Anschaffungskosten der Aktie wurden für Steuerzwecke berechnet.
5.

linear algebra

TECH.
linearly independent set of vectors in vector space
TECH.
  • The basis of the vector space includes three vectors.Die Basis des Vektorraums umfasst drei Vektoren.
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Expressions with basis: examples in English and translations in German

täglich
jeden Tag
She checks her emails on a day-to-day basis.
per-du-verhältnis
They are on a first name basis with their boss.
per Du
vertraut
They are on a first-name basis with their boss.
nur bei Bedarf
nur wenn nötig
The details were given on a need-to-know basis.
gelegentlich
They meet on a casual basis to play tennis.
auf Provisionsbasis
She works on a commission basis and earns more with each sale.

Synonyms and analogies of basis in English

Examples of basis in a sentence

  • The decision was made on a legal basis.
  • Trust is the basis for any strong relationship.
  • The theory provides a basis for further research.
  • Engineers reinforced the basis of the bridge.
  • The wooden basis had rotted beneath the shed.
  • The accountant reviewed the basis for the real estate investment.

Translations of "basis" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieGrundlagenf.

Gossip can be entertaining, but it often lacks factual basis.

Klatsch kann unterhaltsam sein, entbehrt aber oft jeder Grundlage.

dieBasisnf.

Trust between colleagues forms the basis of the pyramid in our organization.

Vertrauen zwischen Kollegen bildet die Basis der Pyramide in unserer Organisation.

derGrundnm.

Captain, the basis will become clear in a moment.

Ich habe einen Grund, den ich sofort erläutern werde.

dasFundamentnn.

This is the basis on which a marriage has to be built.

Das ist das Fundament, worauf die Ehe gebaut sein muss.

Ausgangsbasisn.

A high educational level provides a sound basis for better profitability and productivity.

Ein hoher Bildungsstand liefert eine gute Ausgangsbasis für mehr Profitabilität und Produktivität.

Grundstockn.

As a solid foundation, the basis for prudence, closeness and affection.

Als solides Fundament, der Grundstock für Besonnenheit, Nähe und Zuneigung.

dieBegründungnf.

Tugan himself denies this impossibility and wishes to give socialism an ethical basis.

Tugan selbst verneint diese Unmöglichkeit und will dem Sozialismus eine ethische Begründung geben.

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Other translations for basis:

  • Voraussetzungnf.
  • Rahmennm.
  • Ausgangspunktnm.
  • Grundsteinnm.
  • Maßgabenf.
  • Plattformnf.
  • Basis-n.
  • Stützpunktenmpl.

basis: Examples and translations in context

The draft contract served its purpose as a basis for further negotiations.

Der Vertragsentwurf hat als Grundlage für weitere Verhandlungen seinen Zweck erfüllt.

Rumors and hearsay can damage a person's reputation without any basis.

Gerüchte und Hörensagen können den Ruf einer Person ohne jede Grundlage schädigen.

The green paper serves as a basis for public debate on pension reform.

Das Grünbuch dient als Grundlage für die öffentliche Debatte über die Rentenreform.

Few people realize that alternating current is the basis for modern electrical grids.

Wenige Menschen erkennen, dass Wechselstrom die Grundlage für moderne Stromnetze ist.

Living tissue forms the basis of all organs in an organism.

Lebendiges Gewebe bildet die Grundlage aller Organe in einem Organismus.

A logical mind needs a basis in order to feel something.

Ein logisches Denken braucht eine Grundlage, um etwas zu fühlen.

The basis of food should be meat, fruit and vegetables.

Die Grundlage der Nahrung sollte Fleisch, Obst und Gemüse s...

These foundation form the ideal basis for perfect cleaning and hygiene.

Das bildet die ideale Grundlage für eine perfekte Reinigung und Hygiene.

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