History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
bases

of base

physical foundation

basis

the basic substance used to make, develop, build, measure etc something

physical foundation

footing

a placing of the feet; surface for standing on; a (mentioned) relationship (with people)

foundation, basis

foundation

the act of establishment (a university, church etc); a strong base of a building, on which it is built

basis for something physical or mental

frame

a border in which a picture, photograph, window or door is enclosed or set

skeleton, casing

fuselage

the body of a plane (to which the engine(s), wings and tail are fitted)

bulk; central portion

infrastructure

the structure or system of organization for a business, government, school, society or other group

foundation

preparation

the act, process, of preparing; something done to get ready

development, readiness

provision

the act of providing; preparation (especially for future needs); food; food supplies

supplies, supplying

research

(a) detailed study or investigation to discover new facts, get additional information etc

examination, study

root

the part of a plant, tree etc in the ground and which takes water and food from the soil

base, core

support

the act of supporting or being supported; something that supports weight; money etc to live on; to bear the weight of (something); keep (something) in place

something that holds up structure

training

in/not in good physical condition for a sport etc

preparation

GROUNDWORK as in Wiktionary
GROUNDWORK as in Wikipedia