-based


-based
1 -based combines with nouns referring to places to mean something positioned or existing mainly in the place mentioned, or operating or organized from that place.
...a Washington-based organization.
...land-based missiles...

COMB in ADJ

2 -based combines with nouns to mean that the thing mentioned is a central part or feature.
...oil-based sauces.
...computer-based jobs.

COMB in ADJ