Confusion on what you call a base

Yo Marty, I learn so much from your service, besides your video commentary, it gets me looking at 30-40 charts a day, I think that’s the best way to learn. One thing is confusing me, for a long time, so it’s time to ask…..

what do you consider to be a base? As an example, in last nights report (Feb 16) the first chart is GFS, and you called it a base on base. I see a cup with handle, followed by another cup. If I look at the next chart, MNST, I definitely see a base.

Or if I look at the chart of XBI, I see a base from early November Thru end of December
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I run into this alot in your commentary, so I’m definitely missing something.