Meaning of the word "be based on" in English

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be based on

US /bi beɪst ɑːn/
UK /bi beɪst ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to use something as the foundation, source, or main idea for something else

Example:
The movie is based on a true story.
His argument was based on false information.
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