Definition: Meaning of, foundation in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n /
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building[countable] the solid layer of CEMENT, bricks, stones etc that is put under a building to support it
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basic idea[countable] a basic idea, principle, situation etc that something develops from
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organization[countable] an organization that gives or collects money to be used for special purposes, especially for CHARITY or for medical RESEARCH
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establishment[uncountable] the establishment of an organization, business, school etc [= founding]
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be without foundationalso have no foundationformal if a statement, idea etc is without foundation, there is no proof that it is true [= be groundless]
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lay/provide the foundation(s) for something to provide the conditions that will make it possible for something to be successful
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skin[uncountable] a cream in the same colour as your skin that you put on before the rest of your MAKE-UP
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shake/rock the foundations of somethingalso shake/rock something to its foundations to completely change the way something is done or the way people think by having a completely new idea
an American government organization which develops and supports arts and HUMANITIES . It works with the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
an independent agency of the federal government responsible for the promotion of progress in science and engineering by supporting programs in research and education
an international organization, whose members include large computer companies, TELECOMMUNICATIONS companies, and important computer scientists, which is trying to set international standards for the systems that make computers operate. Its aim is for computers made by different companies to be able to work together.