underpin
underpin
Definition
under·pin (un′dər pin′)
transitive verb -·pinned′, -·pin′·ning
- to support or strengthen from beneath, as with props
- to support or strengthen in any way; corroborate, substantiate, etc.
underpin
Usage Examples
Object
- pdp: Reflection, as is required to underpin PDP for example, requires the ability to assess our own competence.
- knowledge: The first 4 modules provide students with the underpinning knowledge required to successfully complete the enterprise module.
- rationale: This underpins the rationale for our reserves policy, but would also lead to the charity awarding smaller grants than it would consider desirable.
- philosophy: More info Management Developing People through Coaching tbc This half-day program will focus on the underpinning philosophy, principles and skills of effective coaching.
- everything: The concept of World Art underpins everything which we do.
- principle: These set out what he believed are the underpinning principles of a ' good ' tax.
Subject
- ethos: Underpinned by a public library ethos, WWR produces reader development resources for libraries and other agencies.
- principle: Principles All of this work will be underpinned by six basic principles to which every agency involved will be asked to publicly accept.
- commitment: The establishment of Best Value practices in local government should be underpinned by a commitment to quality services.
- belief: The work of the Unit is underpinned by the belief that businesses need thriving communities and communities need thriving businesses.
- excellence: Our exceptional level of performance is underpinned by excellence in the quality of our staff, systems and procedures.
- understanding: Detailed planning will then be underpinned by appropriate understanding.
Modifying Another Word
- firmly: A foundation that was firmly underpinned by its geology collections.
- thereby: The industry is heavily regulated thereby underpinning the need for high quality and accurate technical information.
Preposition: by
- ethos: Underpinned by a public library ethos, WWR produces reader development resources for libraries and other agencies.
- principle: Principles All of this work will be underpinned by six basic principles to which every agency involved will be asked to publicly accept.
- commitment: The establishment of Best Value practices in local government should be underpinned by a commitment to quality services.
- belief: The work of the Unit is underpinned by the belief that businesses need thriving communities and communities need thriving businesses.
- excellence: Our exceptional level of performance is underpinned by excellence in the quality of our staff, systems and procedures.
- understanding: Detailed planning will then be underpinned by appropriate understanding.
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