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In mathematics:

• Base (mathematics), or radix, the number of digits in a positional numeral system, e.g. base 10
• Base (topology), a topological space
• Base (group theory)
• One of the sides of a trapezoid or triangle

In the sciences: In mathematics, the base or radix is the number of various unique symbols (digits), including zero, that a positional numeral system uses to represent numbers in a given counting system. ... In mathematics, a base (or basis) B for a topological space X with topology T is a collection of open sets in T such that every open set in T can be written as a union of elements of B. We say that the base generates the topology T. Bases... Let be a finite permutation group acting on a set . ... A triangle is one of the basic shapes of geometry: a polygon with three vertices and three sides which are straight line segments. ...

• Base (chemistry), a substance that reacts with acids
• Base pair, a pair of connected nucleotides on complementary DNA and RNA strands
• Nucleobase, in genetics, the parts of DNA and RNA involved in forming base pairs

In other fields: A base in chemistry is a chemical substance which has a free pair of electrons to bind a hydrogen ion commonly referred to as a proton (IUPAC definition). ... Base pairs, of a DNA molecule. ... Adenine Guanine Thymine Cytosine ...

• Base (politics), a group of voters who almost always support a single party's candidates
• Base (baseball), the 3 canvas bags and home plate
• Military base, or non-military base, which provides shelter, military equipment and personnel
• Cooking base, a concentrated flavouring compound

Base may also refer to: In politics, the term base refers to a group of voters who will almost always support a single partys candidates for United States, this is typically because high-level candidates must hold the same stances on key issues as a partys base in order to gain the party... A baseball field is a playing field used for baseball. ... A military base is a facility, settlement, reservation, or installation that shelters military equipment and personnel. ... Cooking base, sometimes called soup base, is a concentrated flavoring compound used in place of stock for the creation of soups, sauces, and gravies. ...

• BASE jumping
• BASE (mobile), a Belgium mobile telecommunications operator
• Google Base, an online database provided by Google
• OpenOffice.org Base, OpenOffice.org's database module
• One of three connections on a transistor
• The binder which holds paint or other materials together
• 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

BASE jumping is the sport of using a parachute to jump from fixed objects. ... BASE mobile in Belgium. ... Google Base Screenshot Google Base is an online database provided by Google into which any user can add almost any type of content. ... OpenOffices Access equivalent ... Assorted transistors A transistor is a semiconductor device that uses a small amount of voltage or electrical current to control a larger change in voltage or current. ... A binder is a material used to bind together two or more other materials in mixtures. ... For other uses, see Building (disambiguation). ... Deconstructing a Roman pillar. ... For the WWII naval operation, see Operation Pedestal Pedestal (from French piedestal, Italian piedestallo, foot of a stall) is a term generally applied to a support, square, octagonal or circular on plan, provided to carry a statue or a vase. ...

See also

• BASE

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