### Question
What does basic research mean?


### Answer
**Basic research** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 16658*:

> given such term in Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A–11.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16658*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 150-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAMS, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER III-SCIENCE > Part A-General Provisions**

