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

Unlike conventional sports books, which operate on the basis of licenses issued by states, Kalshi and Polymarket argue they are exclusively regulated at a federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

The rationale is that, on the basis of screen time and centrality to the plot, no individual is a clear lead over the others. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

The Arizona Department of Education was found to be in violation of civil rights laws that ban discrimination on the basis of race and national origin by schools that receive federal funds. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2026

In 2024, Sachs accepted this version of notification because students were not singled out for different treatment on the basis of their gender. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the basis of

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