basis
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From Ancient Greek βάσις (basis)
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basis (plural bases)
- A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
- An underlying condition or circumstance.
- (linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.
- (accounting) Amount paid for an investment, including commissions and other expenses.
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- basis point (4)
- tax basis
- cost basis
- basic
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- (starting point for discussion): base
[edit] Translations
starting point for an argument
underlying condition
linearly independent set of vectors
what was paid for an investment
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[edit] Dutch
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basis f. (plural basissen or bases, diminutive basisje)
