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A foundation is defined as an organization set up to finance or complete projects, usually for a non-profit organization such as a school or a church.

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An example of a foundation is a charity that helps feed hungry children.

Foundation means the supporting structure of a home.

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An example of a foundation is the slab of cement that a house rests on.

The definition of foundation is the skin colored makeup used as a base on the face before other makeup is applied.

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An example of foundation is the creamy liquid that a woman applies to her skin before any other makeup.

See foundation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a founding or being founded; establishment
1. an organization established to maintain, assist, or finance institutions or projects of a social, educational, charitable, religious, etc. nature, as by the making of grants
2. the fund or endowment used by such an organization to carry out its programs
3. an institution maintained by such a fund
the base on which something rests; specif., the supporting part of a wall, house, etc., usually of masonry, concrete, etc., and at least partially underground
the fundamental principle on which something is founded; basis
a supporting material or part beneath an outer part
foundation garment
a cosmetic cream, liquid, etc. over which other makeup is applied

Origin: ME foundacioun < OFr fondation < L fundatio < pp. of fundare: see found

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foundational adjective

See foundation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of founding, especially the establishment of an institution with provisions for future maintenance.
The basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. See Synonyms at base¹.
a. Funds for the perpetual support of an institution; an endowment.
b. An institution founded and supported by an endowment.
A foundation garment.
A cosmetic base.

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Origin: Middle English fundacioun

Origin: , from Latin fundātiō, fundātiōn-

Origin: , from fundātus

Origin: , past participle of fundāre, to lay the groundwork for; see found ¹

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