limited basis

collocation in English

meaningsoflimitedandbasis

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limited
adjective
uk
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/us
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.t̬ɪd/
small in amount ...
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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 oflimitedandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflimited basis

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In summary, there is no more than alimitedbasisfor drawing any policy conclusions from this study.
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To what extent is it possible to try the innovation on alimitedbasis?
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Panchayats were permitted to continue, on alimitedbasis.
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Admittedly, the information above gives alimitedbasisfor estimating the relationship between water pollution and cancer.
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It had actually closed in 1503, opening again on alimitedbasisfor the years 1504-6.
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The schema allows for non-selfish deliberation, but only deliberation from alimitedbasis: that of goals that the agent has internalized and integrated into a standing structure.
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National involvement was considered but rejected in three of these cases and extended on a verylimitedbasisin the fourth.
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All but two of the 90 area health authorities provide facilities, although sometimes on alimitedbasis.
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He warns that shortage of medical staff may on occasions prevent the functioning of the unit even on thelimitedbasisproposed.
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Labour costs have contributed significantly to rising inflation and continue to do so, although on alimitedbasis.
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The problem is that, in many areas, they operate on a verylimitedbasisonly.
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Following a recent review, it plans to resume this service on alimitedbasisin the next few months.
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After all, they can do so on only a verylimitedbasis, if they can do so without needing capital for the purpose.
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If the scheme, on thelimitedbasiswhich is proposed, is successful, it may be right to extend it.
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We have had some success with the freight facilities grant; but again, that has been on alimitedbasis.
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Financial returns on thislimitedbasisare no indication of the extent of an authority's provision for the disabled.
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This programme is already operating on alimitedbasis.
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That will be on a verylimitedbasisfor people who were exposed to special considerations and special factors.
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So one can in fact conduct a perfectly useful cross-examination on thislimitedbasis.
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