Bases — may be the plural form of: *Base *BasisBases may also refer to: *Bases (fashion), a military style of dress adopted by the chivalry of the sixteenth century … Wikipedia
Basis (linear algebra) — Basis vector redirects here. For basis vector in the context of crystals, see crystal structure. For a more general concept in physics, see frame of reference. In linear algebra, a basis is a set of linearly independent vectors that, in a linear… … Wikipedia
Bases — Basis Ba sis (b[=a] s[i^]s), n.; pl. {Bases} (b[=a] s[=e]z). [L. basis, Gr. ba sis. See {Base}, n.] 1. The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue. [Obs.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Basis — Ba sis (b[=a] s[i^]s), n.; pl. {Bases} (b[=a] s[=e]z). [L. basis, Gr. ba sis. See {Base}, n.] 1. The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
basis — [bā′sis] n. pl. bases [bāsēz΄] [L < Gr, a base, pedestal < bainein, to go < IE base * gwem , COME] 1. the base, foundation, or chief supporting factor of anything 2. the principal constituent of anything 3. the fundamental principle or… … English World dictionary
bases — bases1 [bās′iz] n. pl. of BASE1 bases2 [bā′sēz΄] n. pl. of BASIS … English World dictionary
basis — ► NOUN (pl. bases) 1) the foundation of a theory or process. 2) the principles according to which an activity is carried on. ORIGIN Greek, step, pedestal ; related to BASE(Cf. ↑baseness) … English terms dictionary
Basis (universal algebra) — Definitions The basis (or reference frame) of a (universal) algebra is a function b that takes some algebra elements as values b(i) and satisfies either one of the following two equivalent conditions. Here, the set of all b(i) is called basis set … Wikipedia
basis — ( ) [Holthuis, 1993]. Schematic drawing of a thoracic leg. [Holthuis, 1993] Article 2 of thoracic and abdominal appendages [Holdich and Jones, 1983]. Limb segments adjoining coxa on its distal side and commonly bearing endopod and exopod; in… … Crustacea glossary
Basis — Regarding a futures contract, the difference between the cash price and the futures price observed in the market. Also, it is the price an investor pays for a security plus any out of pocket expenses. It is used to determine capital gains or… … Financial and business terms
basis — The difference between the current cash price and the futures price of the same commodity. Unless otherwise specified, the price of the nearby futures contract month is generally used to calculate the basis. Chicago Board of Trade glossary The… … Financial and business terms
