What does basing mean?
Basing means present participle and gerund of base.
Basing
/ˈbeɪsɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of base.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of base
- The storage or housing of something within a base.
Example Sentences
Incidental revenues from sales and repairs and practically all ground expense were recorded as applicable to a particular station and then prorated to individual routes on the basis of arrivals, departures, and basings of equipment.
In deep underground basing, missiles are buried in tunnels in mountainsides where they are able to ride out a nuclear attack. Following the attack the missiles dig themselves out of the tunnels to the surface and launch themselves.
Synonyms for basing
Antonyms for basing
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Word Forms
- basings
Usage Notes
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Incidental revenues from sales and repairs and practically all ground expense were recorded as applicable to a particular station and then prorated to individual routes on the basis of arrivals, departures, and basings of equipment.
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