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Learn to pronounce foun·da·tion

/founˈdāSHən/
noun
  1. the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
    "build the arch resting on top of this solid foundation"
    synonyms: footing, foot, base, substructure, understructure, underpinning, bottom, bedrock, substratum
  2. an underlying basis or principle.
    "this idea is the foundation of all modern economics"
    synonyms: basis, starting point, base, point of departure, beginning, premise, fundamental point/principle, principal constituent, main ingredient, principles, fundamentals, rudiments, cornerstone, core, heart, thrust, essence, kernel, nub, underpinning, groundwork
  3. the action of establishing an institution or organization on a permanent basis, especially with an endowment.
    synonyms: founding, establishing, setting up, starting, initiation, institution, forming, creation, launch, flotation, origination, development, inauguration, constitution, endowment

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The meaning of FOUNDATION is the act of founding. How to use foundation in a sentence.
7 days ago · a fact, idea, etc. that provides support for something: These charges are completely without foundation (= false).
noun · 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.

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Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup applied to the face and neck to create an even, uniform color to the complexion, cover flaws and, sometimes, to change the natural skin tone. Some foundations also function as a moisturizer,... Wikipedia
FOUNDATION meaning: 1 : a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath; 2 : something (such as an idea, a principle, ...
a foundation that provides funds for science or art or education or religion or relief from disease etc. private foundation. a charity that does not receive ...
Broadly speaking, a foundation is a nonprofit corporation or a charitable trust that makes grants to organizations, institutions, or individuals for ...
the base on which something rests; specif., the supporting part of a wall, house, etc., usually of masonry, concrete, etc., and at least partially ...
An organization established to maintain, assist, or finance institutions or projects of a social, educational, charitable, religious, etc. nature, as by the ...
foundation [C, U] a principle, an idea, or a fact that supports something and that it develops from:Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for ...
definition 3: the stone or concrete structure that holds up a building from beneath. A house built on a strong foundation will last many years.