"need-based" meaning in English

See need-based in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more need-based [comparative], most need-based [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} need-based (comparative more need-based, superlative most need-based)
  1. (education) Derived from need rather than earned by merit, regarding financial or other assistance. Categories (topical): Education Translations (from need rather than merit): op behoeften gebaseerd (Dutch), behoeftegericht (Dutch), tarpeisiin perustuva (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-need-based-en-adj-JMMX7ggC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: education

Download JSON data for need-based meaning in English (1.5kB)

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