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e-based

e-based adjective: having an electronic basis, especially in terms of computers and the Internet.

Adjective

e-based (not comparable)

  1. Having an electronic basis, especially in terms of computers and the Internet.
    • What type of political information can I find on the Internet? […] This chapter will explore the range of different types of resources on offer, offering guidance on how to combine print and e-based research […]2003, Heather Dawson, Using the Internet for Political Research: Practical Tips and Hints

Origin of e-based

From e- + based.

Questions about e-based

What does e-based mean?
E-based means having an electronic basis, especially in terms of computers and the Internet.
What part of speech is e-based?
E-based is an adjective.

Words near e-based in the dictionary

  1. e-ballots
  2. e-bank
  3. e-banking
  4. e-banks
  5. e-barrassment
  6. e-based
  7. e-basket
  8. e-baskets
  9. e-beam
  10. e-beams
  11. e-beggar

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