infrastructure

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An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.

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The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons.

noun

An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system

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The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society

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the basic structure or features of a system or organization

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the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area