### Question
Can you define what basic research means?


### Answer
**Basic research** is defined as the following in *51 U.S.C. § 20304*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 20304*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-General Program and Policy Provisions > CHAPTER 203-RESPONSIBILITIES AND VISION**

