noun · academic
foundation
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/foun·DA·tion
the basis or groundwork of an idea, system, or institution; also an organization providing support
Examples
“A strong theoretical foundation is essential for any empirical study.”
“The research was funded by a charitable foundation specializing in public health.”
“Education provides the foundation for future economic development.”
Band 8 sentence
“Any effective education policy must rest on a solid foundation of empirical evidence and sound pedagogy.”
Collocations
- theoretical foundation
- foundation for
- charitable foundation
Word family
Common mistakes
The foundations of the theory is strong.→The foundation of the theory is strong.
Education is the foundation for improve economy.→Education is the foundation for improving the economy.
Say it for a higher band
5base→6basis→7+foundation
Synonyms
basis
groundwork
Easily confused
basis
“These results provide a basis for further research into treatment options.”
groundwork
“The team did the groundwork necessary for a large-scale clinical trial.”
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