infrastructure
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frəˌstrʌk noun
1.
the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
2.
the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, as transportation and communication systems, power plants, and schools.
3.
the military installations of a country.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the basic structure of an organization, system, etc |
| 2. | the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc, considered as a determinant of economic growth |
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Infrastructure
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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infrastructure definition
systemsBasic support services for computing, particularly national networks.
See also information superhighway.
(1995-06-27)
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Right now, a search of many areas shows how woefully inadequate the official charging infrastructure remains.
Prior stints at technology companies gave him a grasp of the technical infrastructure needed.
People tend to underestimate the cultural infrastructure of capitalism.
Roads and communications infrastructure are not well developed.
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