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foundation [faʊnˈdeɪʃn] N

2. foundation fig (basis):

foundation
осно́вы мн
foundation
усто́и мн
to lay the foundation(s) of sth
положи́ть нача́ло чему́-ли́бо

3. foundation no pl (evidence):

foundation
основа́ние nt
to have no foundation
не име́ть основа́ний

4. foundation no pl (establishment):

foundation
основа́ние nt
foundation
учрежде́ние nt

5. foundation (organization):

foundation
организа́ция f

6. foundation no pl (make-up):

foundation
осно́ва f под макия́ж

foundation cream N no pl

foundation stone N

Usage examples with foundation

to have no foundation
не име́ть основа́ний

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Being fit does not make someone a fitness expert, nor does working out give them the foundation of knowledge required to safely and properly train someone else.
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Some programs, like engineering or medicine require extra upper secondary level courses in mathematics and sciences, which can be attained through a foundation course in engineering.
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It also provides a solid education foundation to transfer for a bachelor's degree.
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The date of the town's foundation is unknown.
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After creating a pulley system, the cannon was used as a pile driver to compact the lava rock and earth and create a firm foundation.
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Her early interest in sports and music has been cited as a foundation for her future success in sports aerobics.
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The monastery building was constructed at the time of foundation in a striking contemporary style in a spectacular mountainside location.
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In a money-makes-money scenario, endowment funds generate income over time, so that the donations the foundation initially receives are multiplied.
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They said that there is no scientific foundation for the tenets of astrology and warned the public against accepting astrological advice without question.
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Concealer is often thicker and more solid than foundation, and provides longer lasting, more detailed coverage.
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