base upon something

См. также в других словарях:

• base something upon something — ˈbase sth on/upon sth derived to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as the point from which sth can be developed • What are you basing this theory on? see also ↑based Main entry: ↑basederived …   Useful english dictionary

• base on/upon — [phrasal verb] base (something) on/upon (something) : to form, make, or develop (something, such as an opinion, decision, or calculation) by using (something, such as information) as a basis, starting point, etc. You ve based your opinion on… …   Useful english dictionary

• base — [[t]be͟ɪs[/t]] ♦ bases, basing, based, baser, basest 1) N COUNT: usu the N of n The base of something is its lowest edge or part. There was a cycle path running along this side of the wall, right at its base... Line the base and sides of a 20cm… …   English dictionary

• base — A technical analysis tool. A chart pattern depicting the period when the supply and demand of a certain stock are in relative equilibrium, resulting in a narrow trading range. The merging of the support level and resistance level. Bloomberg… …   Financial and business terms

• base — n Base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork are comparable when meaning something on which another thing is reared or built or by which it is supported or fixed in place. Base may be applied to the lowest part or bottom of something without… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• Something Awful — LLC. Type Limited Liability Company (LLC) Industry Web based Founded 1999 Founder(s) Richa …   Wikipedia

• base — base1 [bās] n. [ME < OFr bas < L basis,BASIS] 1. the thing or part on which something rests; lowest part or bottom; foundation 2. the fundamental or main part, as of a plan, organization, system, theory, etc. 3. the principal or essential… …   English World dictionary

• base something on something — ˈbase sth on/upon sth derived to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as the point from which sth can be developed • What are you basing this theory on? see also ↑based Main entry: ↑basederived …   Useful english dictionary

• base — base1 W1S1 [beıs] v [T usually passive] to have your main place of work, business etc in a particular place ▪ The paper had intended to base itself in London. be based in sth ▪ The new organization will be based in Dallas. →↑based base on/upon… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• base — 1 /beIs/ verb (T) to establish or use somewhere as the main place for your business or work: a Denver based law firm base sth on/upon sth phrasal verb (transitive often passive) to use particular information or facts as a point from which to… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• base — I. noun (plural bases) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin basis, from Greek, step, base, from bainein to go more at come Date: 13th century 1. a. (1) the lower part of a wall, pier, or column considered as a separate… …   New Collegiate Dictionary