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   Foun·da·tion

   /founˈdāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level: "build the arch resting on top of this solid foundation" Similar footingfootbasesubstructureunderstructureunderpinningbottombedrocksubstratum
   • ▪ a colored cream, powder, or liquid used as a base to even out facial skin tone before applying other cosmetics: "apply moisturizer a few minutes before using foundation"
   • 2. an underlying basis or principle: "this idea is the foundation of all modern economics" Similar basisstarting pointbasepoint of departurebeginningpremisefundamental point/principleprincipal constituentmain ingredientprinciplesfundamentalsrudimentscornerstonecoreheartthrustessencekernelnubunderpinninggroundwork
   • ▪ justification or reason: "distorted and misleading accusations with no foundation" Similar justificationgroundsdefensereasoncausemitigating circumstancesmitigationextenuationexplanationoccasionbasismotivemotivationexcusecallpretextprovocation
   • 3. the action of establishing an institution or organization on a permanent basis, especially with an endowment. Similar foundingestablishingsetting upstartinginitiationinstitutionformingcreationlaunchflotationoriginationdevelopmentinaugurationconstitutionendowmentOpposite dissolutionliquidation
   • ▪ an institution established with an endowment, for example a college or a body devoted to financing research or charity: "charitable foundations" Similar endowed institutioninstitutioncharitable bodyfunding agencysource of funds

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French fondation, from Latin fundatio(n-), from fundare ‘to lay a base for’ (see found2).

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2. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentFoundation vs. Charity vs. Nonprofit: What's the Difference?

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   Jun 24, 2022 · In this article, we define foundations, charities and nonprofits and discuss the differences between them. What is a foundation? A foundation is a charitable trust or nonprofit organization created to fund other organizations or individuals for charitable purposes.

3. www.wordreference.com › definition › foundationfoundation - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n. that on which something is founded; basis. ( often plural) a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc.

4. www.indeed.com › types-of-charitable-foundations8 Types of Charitable Foundations To Know | Indeed.com

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   Jun 24, 2022 · A charitable foundation is an organization that is created to raise funds for charitable purposes, like donations and grants. Charitable foundations provide great support to organizations and communities that need help in terms of funding, support or awareness.

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › foundationFoundation - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of foundation. The base, groundwork, or fundamental basis upon which something is built, established, or developed. "The organization focuses on providing education as the foundation for societal development." Detailed meaning of foundation.

6. blog.candid.org › post › nonprofit-foundation-ngo-what-do-theyNonprofit, foundation, NGO: What do they mean? | Candid Blog

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   Apr 1, 2021 · What is a foundation? Broadly speaking, a foundation is a nonprofit corporation or a charitable trust that makes grants to organizations or people for charitable purposes such as science, education, culture, and religion. “Foundation” is not a legal term, though.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › foundationFOUNDATION - 46 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to foundation. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of foundation. First the builders poured a solid foundation of cement. Synonyms. base. substructure. understructure. underpinning. groundwork. bed. bottom. lowest layer. support. foot. pedestal. basement. cellar

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOUNDATIONS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOUNDATIONS definition: the structures below the surface of the ground that support a building: . Learn more.