informal basis
collocation in Englishmeaningsofinformalandbasis
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informal
adjective
uk/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/us/ɪnˈfɔːr.məl/
not formal ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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(Definition ofinformalandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Upon establishing reliability on a moreinformalbasis, the judges independently rated the main set of deceased topic transcripts.
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Of the teachers interviewed, only three regularly imparted information about the orchestral profession on aninformalbasisduring lesson time.
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Other teachers engaged with the subject on a more sporadic orinformalbasis.
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Benefits were hence granted on a veryinformalbasis, often appealing to the testimony of witnesses.
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Competences about making choices of learning material, understanding what to do and how to sequence learning are negotiated at weekend sessions or on aninformalbasisby the teachers themselves.
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The fact that so much was arranged on aninformalbasisresulted in favourites, and even personal clients, greatly influencing the day-to-day work of government and administration.
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In two of these, as already mentioned, the help began as paid assistance, though the helpers then added extra hours on additional days on aninformalbasis.
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It has been conducted on aninformalbasis.
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Most patients in psychiatric hospitals are therefore treated and cared for on aninformalbasisand are free to leave hospital whenever they wish.
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It might have done so earlier on aninformalbasis.
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That is an established yetinformalbasisfor settling matters between two parties.
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I understand that on aninformalbasisthe police will be happy with the arrangements that arc being made.
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But where it seems appropriate, we will certainly consider seeking the views of other organisations on aninformalbasis.
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He was kept in hospital on aninformalbasis.
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I understand that on aninformalbasisthe police will be happy with the arrangements that are being made.
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I stress again that we will do everything that we can on aninformalbasis.
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I also know, however, that cooperation often depends on personal input and sympathies and therefore still takes place on a relativelyinformalbasis.
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Such a process must now be established, at least on aninformalbasis, and this is something which also requires an interinstitutional agreement.
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No further meetings are planned for the immediate future, although we meet regularly on aninformalbasis.
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