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   foundation

   /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level: "foundations were being dug for a block of flats" Similar footingfootbasesubstructureunderstructureunderpinningbottombedrocksubstratum
   • ▪ a coloured cream, powder, or liquid used as a base to even out facial skin tone before applying other cosmetics: "apply moisturizer a few minutes before using foundation"
   • 2. an underlying basis or principle: "this idea is the foundation of all modern economics" Similar basisstarting pointbasepoint of departurebeginningpremisefundamental point/principleprincipal constituentmain ingredientprinciplesfundamentalsrudimentscornerstonecoreheartthrustessencekernelnubunderpinninggroundwork
   • ▪ justification or reason: "misleading accusations with no foundation" Similar justificationgroundsdefencereasoncausemitigating circumstancesmitigationextenuationexplanationoccasionbasismotivemotivationexcusecallpretextprovocation
   • 3. the action of establishing an institution or organization: "the foundation of a civil service college" Similar foundingestablishingsetting upstartinginitiationinstitutionformingcreationlaunchflotationoriginationdevelopmentinaugurationconstitutionendowmentOpposite dissolutionliquidation
   • ▪ an institution established with an endowment, for example a research body or charity: "charitable foundations" Similar endowed institutioninstitutioncharitable bodyfunding agencysource of funds

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French fondation, from Latin fundatio(n-), from fundare ‘to lay a base for’ (see found2).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foundationFoundation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 2, 2024 · The meaning of FOUNDATION is the act of founding. How to use foundation in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOUNDATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOUNDATION definition: 1. an occasion when an organization, state, etc. is established: 2. an organization that has been…. Learn more.

4. theconstructor.org › geotechnical › foundation-in-construction-purpose-functionsWhat is Foundation in Construction? Their Functions and Purpose

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   Foundation is the lowest part of the building or the civil structure that is in direct contact with the soil which transfers loads from the structure to the soil safely. Generally, the foundation can be classified into two, namely shallow foundation and deep foundation.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › foundationFOUNDATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests. Synonyms: footing. Antonyms: superstructure. the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOUNDATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FOUNDATION meaning: 1. an occasion when an organization, state, etc. is established: 2. an organization that has been…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foundationFoundation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A foundation is the base for something. You often hear about the structural foundations of buildings, but a good idea can also be the foundation of a successful business. In the simplest sense, foundations support something else.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOUNDATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   foundation in British English. (faʊnˈdeɪʃən ) noun. 1. that on which something is founded; basis. 2. (often plural) a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc. 3. the base on which something stands.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfoundation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable, uncountable] a principle, an idea or a fact that something is based on and that it grows from. Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. He laid the foundation of Japan's modern economy. These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts).

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › foundationFoundation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    FOUNDATION meaning: 1 : a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath; 2 : something (such as an idea, a principle, or a fact) that provides support for something.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFOUNDATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    the process of establishing an organization, state, or country: the foundation of a new state. foundation noun (ORGANIZATION) an organization that gives money for a particular purpose: the Mental Health Foundation. foundations [ plural ] mainly UK (US foundation [ C ])