Base

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Base may refer to:

In mathematics:

  • Base (mathematics), or radix, the number of digits in a numeral system, e.g. base 10
  • Base (geometry), the bottom of a triangle.

In sport:

  • Base (baseball), the 3 canvas bags and home plate
  • BASE jumping - parachuting from a fixed place like the top of a building or a bridge

In architecture:

  • The bottom of a building or other structure
  • A part of some types of column, below the shaft
  • A pedestal, supporting a statue or other item


A defined area that contains shelter, equipment, and resources:

  • a place which helps people live in a hostile environment, such as a Moon base or a base in Antarctica
  • a Military base, which provides shelter, military equipment and personnel

Other uses:

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