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

Smollett maintained the hate crime was real and pushed for his conviction to be thrown out on the basis of double jeopardy. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2026

In 1896, the Supreme Court allowed government to separate Americans on the basis of their race. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Rhymes for on the basis of

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