Base
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Base may refer to:
In computing:
- Google Base, an online database provided by Google
- OpenOffice.org Base, OpenOffice.org's database module
In mathematics:
- Base (mathematics), or radix, the number of digits in a positional numeral system, e.g. base 10
- Base (topology), a topological space; see also Subbase
- Base (group theory)
- Base (geometry), one of the parallel sides of a trapezoid; or the side of a triangle opposite the vertex which the triangle's altitude goes through.
In politics and government:
- Base (politics), a group of voters who almost always support a single party's candidates
- More than one meaning in the calculation and collection of tax; see also Cost basis
- Islamic Extremist group Al-Qaeda is literally translated 'The Base.'
In sport:
- Base (baseball), the 3 canvas bags and home plate
- BASE jumping
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
In Science:
- Base (chemistry), a substance with a pH greater than 7.
- Base pair, a pair of connected nucleotides on complementary DNA and RNA strands
- Nucleobase, the parts of DNA and RNA that are involved in forming base pairs.
Other uses:
- A base can be a defined area that contains shelter, equipment, and resources:
- a area which supports human habitation in a hostile environment, such as a Moon base or a base in Antarctica
- a Military base, which provides shelter, military equipment and personnel
- base station, a medium to high-power multi-channel two-way radio which is in a fixed location
- BASE (mobile), a Belgium mobile telecommunications operator
- In a transistor, the base is the controlling connection to the junction.
- In paint or other materials, the base is the binder which holds the material together
- In professional cooking, cooking base is often added as a flavoring agent.
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