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〜をもとに: based on; using as a basis
N2 · 04 Purpose, means and scope
Says that something is created or decided using something as the source or base.
Noun + をもとに (also 〜をもとにして, 〜をもとにした + noun). Used for stories, plans, reports: 実話をもとにした映画. Compare 〜に基づいて, which stresses following rules or facts.
Examples
この小説は実際の事件をもとに書かれた。
This novel was written based on a real incident.
アンケートの結果をもとに、新商品を開発した。
We developed a new product based on the survey results.