founding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
   foundation; instauration; introduction; origination; creation; initiation; innovation; institution.
   
   • she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
   • the foundation of a new scientific society
2. verb set up or found
   found; establish; set up; launch.
   
   • She set up a literacy program
3. verb set up or lay the groundwork for
   constitute; found; plant; establish; institute.
   
   • establish a new department
4. verb use as a basis for; found on
   found; base; establish; ground.
   
   • base a claim on some observation

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