(1) The fundamental structure of a system or organization. The basic, fundamental architecture of any system (electronic, mechanical, social, political, etc.) determines how it functions and how flexible it is to meet future requirements.
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The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.
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The definition of infrastructure is the basic facilities and installations that help a government or community run, including roads, schools, phone lines, sewage treatment plants and power generation.
An example of infrastructure is the basic roads and power lines for a new housing development.
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In contemporary jargon, the basic abilities and structure of a company.
A substructure or underlying foundation; esp., the basic installations and facilities on which the continuance and growth of a community, state, etc. depend, as roads, schools, power plants, transportation and communication systems, etc.
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An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
infrastructure
Plural:
infrastructures
Origin of infrastructure
[1887] From Frenchinfrastructure, equivalent to infra- + structure.
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Infrastructure Sentence Examples
I didn't expect the critical infrastructure to disintegrate so fast.
Assess what damage you can and rebuild the critical infrastructure systems.
She slumped on the infrastructure terminal, awaiting the results of the status checks.
The company was immense in size, with little existing infrastructure.
If the smallpox and polio successes were achieved in a low-tech world, think how much more we can accomplish with vastly improved tools, infrastructure, and communication.