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foun·da·tion [ˌfaʊnˈdeɪʃən] N

1. foundation (basis):

foundation
temelj m
foundation of/for
osnova f tudi fig za
to be without foundation fig

2. foundation no pl (establishing):

foundation

3. foundation (organization):

foundation

4. foundation (fund):

foundation
foundation
sklad m

5. foundation no pl (of make-up):

foundation cream
foundation sing

foun·ˈda·tion stone N

foundation stone

Usage examples with foundation

foundation cream
to be without foundation fig

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Funding for the alterations was raised partly through the controversial sale of masterworks by the foundation in 1991.
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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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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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Sure, you can downsize and economise on the fit-out if you under-estimate things, but that won't help much if you need an expensive foundation solution.
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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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It usually forms part of the foundation of a building, typically a multi-story building, structure or support base for heavy equipment.
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It also provides a solid education foundation to transfer for a bachelor's degree.
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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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The date of the town's foundation is unknown.
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