on the basis of

phrase

: according to : based on

Students were chosen/selected on the basis of their grades and test scores.

Examples of on the basis of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers classified 220 of them as having either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, on the basis of their fasting blood glucose and A1C levels (a measurement of average blood sugar over the previous three months). — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The San Jose mayor’s office confirmed Wednesday that Eddie Aubrey, who has been serving as the city’s Independent Police Auditor since his appointment in April 2024, was put on leave Tuesday, but did not comment on the basis of the decision. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

But everyone will suffer if other administrations maintain barriers to entry that discriminate on the basis of country of origin. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Boards should be appointed on the basis of merit and given real authority to oversee management. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for on the basis of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove