English to English Dictionary

Base

The lowest part or foundation of something.

Base metal

A metal that is not considered precious and is often used in industrial applications.

Base-Coat

A foundational layer of paint or cosmetic applied to prepare a surface for subsequent layers.

Base-Level

The lowest level of a surface or the base point from which measurements are taken.

Base-form

The simplest form of a word, typically used as the dictionary entry for a verb.

Base-jumping

The sport of parachuting from a fixed structure or cliff, such as a building, antenna, bridge, or mountain.

Base-sixty

A numeral system that uses sixty as its base for counting and calculations.

Baseball cap

A type of soft cap with a rounded crown and a stiff projecting visor in front.

Baseline

A minimum or starting point used for comparisons.

Baseline data

Information collected at the beginning of a study or project to serve as a reference point for comparing with later data to assess changes or progress.

Baseline-utility

The minimum level of usefulness, satisfaction, or functional value that a system, product, or intervention provides before any enhancements or optimizations are applied.

Basement

The floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level.