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Meaning of base rate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

base

Pronunciation:/beɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

  2. The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

  3. A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.

  4. The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.

verb

Definitions

  1. To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

  2. To be located (at a particular place).

  3. (acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

noun

Definitions

  1. A low spectrum of sound tones.

    Example: Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.

  2. A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.

    Example: The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.

  3. One who sings in the bass range.

    Example: Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers.

  4. An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.

    Example: The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise.

noun

Definitions

  1. A root.

  2. A primitive word, from which other words may be derived.

  3. The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.

base

Pronunciation:/beɪs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Low in height; short.

  2. Low in place or position.

  3. Of low value or degree.

  4. Of low social standing or rank; vulgar, common.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

    Example: The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots.