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foundation
[ foun-dey-shuhn ]
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.
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- the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.
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a policy in effect since the foundation.
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- an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.:
the Ford Foundation.
- an endowment for such an institution.
- a cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
- Solitaire. a card of given denomination on which other cards are to be added according to denomination or suit.
foundation
/ ڲʊˈɪʃə /
noun
- that on which something is founded; basis
- often plural a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc
- the base on which something stands
- the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established
- an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital
- entitled to benefit from the funds of a foundation
- an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc
- the charter incorporating or establishing a society or institution and the statutes or rules governing its affairs
- a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up
- cards a card on which a sequence may be built
Derived Forms
- ڴdzܲˈ岹پDzԲ, adjective
- ڴdzܲˈ岹پDzԲly, adverb
- ڴdzܲˈ岹پDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ڴdzܲ·岹·پDz· adjective
- ·ڴdzܲ·岹·پDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of foundation1
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Example Sentences
His death was first announced in a statement from his band and his charitable foundation.
The idea can be found in Project 2025 and in a proposal from the Paragon Health Institute, which has been funded in part by right-wing foundations, including the Koch network.
The National Science Foundation supports the National Center for Atmospheric Research, but the foundation announced it was freezing all research grants on April 18.
But Mr. Coogler's choice to allow Black history to frame a vampire movie gives viewers and critics enough to reflect on, write about, and use as a foundation for future learning.
A separate analysis from the foundation showed that, from 2020 to 2023, California jumped about 10 spots in a ranking of states by primary care residents and fellows per capita.
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