on the basis of sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. you use this when you use specific facts or reasons to make a decision or form an opinion.
prep. phr.. a complex prepositional phrase used to indicate the foundation, evidence, or rationale upon which a conclusion or action is predicated.
We chose the winner on the basis of their experience.
The company decided to hire her on the basis of her impressive portfolio and strong references.
The court ruled that the contract was invalid on the basis of a technical error in the original filing.
usually followed by a noun phrase or a gerund representing the evidence or reason.
this phrase is common in academic and professional writing; contrast it with 'based on', which is often used more flexibly in casual speech.
on the base of his resultson the basis of his resultsuse 'basis' for the abstract reason or principle; 'base' usually refers to a physical bottom or foundation.