SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
infrastructure
noun
The basic systems and structures that support an organization or activity.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Underlying support systems
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Usage distinction
Return to topInfrastructure often consists of practical systems and facilities; foundation can be a more abstract basis.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See infrastructure in use
The town invested in the infrastructure needed for reliable public transport.
For a fictional student publication, the shared folders, access procedures, and backup arrangements formed part of its working infrastructure.
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