basic format

collocation in English

meaningsofbasicandformat

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basic
adjective
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/
simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something ...
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format
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈfɔː.mæt/us
/ˈfɔːr.mæt/
a pattern, plan, ...
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(Definition ofbasicandformatfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Although some minor changes were made, thebasicformatremained roughly the same throughout the period.
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All the criteria for oppositional disorder involve the samebasicformat.
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Interviews were semi-structured in that they were initially interviewer-led and followed abasicformatwith predetermined avenues of enquiry.
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Thebasicformatis a panel of speakers discussing a selection of shows on a different theme each night with an audience of theatre practitioners and enthusiasts.
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Within a few years, thisbasicformatwould be adopted globally as the standard for motion picture film, which it remains to this day.
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The use of hh alone is consideredbasicformat.
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The computer's response is sent back to the phone, generally in abasicformatthat can easily be seen on the phone display.
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The ride'sbasicformatis a long, rotating, oval boom with a cable around its edge that pulls 12 cars around the ride.
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I prefer being good or great within thatbasicformat...
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Thisbasicformatwould be used until 1992 (although small variations were made).
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There are several disciplines and a great variety of tricks and stunts that are performed within thisbasicformat.
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While the website has continued to gain popularity thebasicformatand provision of services has changed little since it became commercially oriented in 1996.
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Thebasicformatremains the same for most shows.
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Thebasicformatof these books has remained essentially the same since inception, as a hardcover, cloth wrapped and gold embossed.
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Wrestling and the discus throw had essentially the samebasicformatas their modern versions (although the actual technique and rules may have differed).
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Even with changes in networks, sponsors and stars, thebasicformatof the program remained constant throughout its time on the air.
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The cast may have changed, but thebasicformatremained the same.
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The samebasicformatwas used in 1955, this time with the full-length photo also hand-tinted.
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So in agreement, they altered thebasicformatof the two ry.
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