foundation

  1. Noun.  The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
  2. Noun.  That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; groundwork; basis; underbuilding.
  3. Noun.  (architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
  4. Noun.  A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
  5. Noun.  That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
  6. Noun.  (cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

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