foundation (EN)

noun

noun “foundation”

1. the lowest part of a building, usually below ground, that supports the rest
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   The builders are laying the foundation for the new school.
2. a basic idea, principle, or fact that something is based on
   Trust is the foundation of a strong relationship.
3. an organization created and supported with money for a special purpose, especially charity
   The foundation provides scholarships to deserving students.
4. the act or process of establishing something
   The foundation of the university dates back to the 18th century.
5. a cream or liquid makeup applied to the face to create an even skin tone
   She applied foundation before putting on her eye makeup.
6. (in card games) in solitaire, one of the piles where cards are stacked in sequence
   He placed the ace on the foundation to start the game.