But he added that "it gives us a good basis on which to start."
It gives a basis for analysis of software systems' behavior before the system has been built.
Yes, that information would give us a firm basis for discussion.
What we learn will give us a basis for a fuller investigation later.
It would give us a basis for planning the next stage.
That will give them a basis for holding you in custody.
But the program was not given a clear legal basis until 1985.
However, it gave him a basis for further investigation along a new line.
That too would be enough to give it a legal basis.
Even a short trip would give her a better basis for job hunting.