foundationとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
1. the lowest part of a building that consists of the solid layer of bricks, stones etc. below ground level, and supports the rest of it
基礎, 土台
lay the foundation(s) of a building
2. the most basic idea or principle from which something develops
基礎, 基盤; 根拠
(a) legal foundation That rumor has no[is without] foundation in fact. The discovery of Superstring theory shook[rocked] the accepted theory to its foundations.
3. the founding of an organization or institution
設立 創設
the foundation of a new college
4. an organization that gives out money for a good purpose; fund
財団
the Carnegie Foundation a charitable foundation
5. an institution that is founded and supported by an endowment
施設, 団体, 組織
a research foundation