foundation

[foun-dey-shuhn] / faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

basis for something physical or mental

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority base bedrock groundwork infrastructure support

STRONG

ABCs basics bed bottom foot footing ground guts heart justification nitty-gritty nub prop reason root setup stay substratum substructure understructure

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks nuts and bolts underpinning

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice exterior exteriority fear outside top

NOUN

established institution

Synonyms

STRONGEST

association charity company corporation endowment establishment institute organization society

STRONG

guild inauguration plantation settlement trusteeship

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Healthcare, financial services and education form the foundation of the emerging ‘transformation economy.’

From MarketWatch

EuroWorm brings together expertise from multiple institutions, creating a strong foundation for large-scale biodiversity research.

From Science Daily

“Now, that foundation is being pulled out from underneath us.”

From Los Angeles Times

The BOJ now has a stronger foundation for an April rate hike, the economist said, even as it remains cautious in its judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has recently expanded its focus from building foundation AI models to developing AI agents that can conduct complex tasks and work alongside humans.

From The Wall Street Journal

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