foundation (noun)

the basis on which something is grounded

"there is little foundation for his objections"

foundation (noun)

an institution supported by an endowment

foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure (noun)

lowest support of a structure

"it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"

foundation, grounding (noun)

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

"he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics"

basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone (noun)

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

"the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

foundation garment, foundation (noun)

a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body

initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration (noun)

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"

foundation (Noun)

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

foundation (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.

foundation (Noun)

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.

foundation (Noun)

A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.

foundation (Noun)

That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.

foundation (Noun)

Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

Foundation

A foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organizations that will typically either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the source of funding for its own charitable purposes. This type of non-profit organization differs from a private foundation which is typically endowed by an individual or family.