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Definition of “foundation

foundation (faʊnˈdeɪʃənPronunciation for foundation

Definitions

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
  4. the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established
    1. an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital
    2. See on the foundation
  5. an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc
  6. the charter incorporating or establishing a society or institution and the statutes or rules governing its affairs
  7. a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up
  8. See foundation garment
  9. cards a card on which a sequence may be built

Alternative Forms

founˈdational adjective founˈdationally adverb founˈdationary adjective

Usage examples

  • And then you have an appointment with a lawyer who wants to know how we handle bequests to the foundation.
    Pickard, Nancy, No Body (1987)
  • The strategy's "core precept "is that "the best possible scientific knowledge should be the foundation " for dealing with climate change.
    New Scientist (2003)
  • But in the current volatile market, historic earnings growth is a shaky foundation for coming up with a reliable valuation, he added.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • However, Loose said:'I desperately need more sponsors to bring over the tree and two members of the foundation 's committee.
    Glasgow Herald (2002)
  • The Story of the Body Feet are our foundation , our connection with the Earth beneath us, our grounding, our contact with reality.
    Amoda, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)

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