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founding

UK
/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/

Translations

foundingnoun
foundings
pl
The founding of the university took place in 1890.
La fondation de l'université a eu lieu en 1890.
fonderieMétallurgie.
Bronze founding was a crucial skill in ancient civilizations.
La fonderie du bronze était une compétence cruciale dans les civilisations antiques.
Additional translations
établissementSurtout pour la création d’une colonie, d’une institution ou d’un organisme.
Synonyms
establishment
creation
inception
formation
origination
initiation
launching
foundingadjective
UK
/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
She is one of the founding members of the environmental advocacy group.
Elle est l'une des membres fondatrices du groupe de défense de l'environnement.
Synonyms
inaugural
initial
formative
establishing
constitutive
originating
foundational
primary
foundverb

founding

Gerund

founded
Past Simple
founded
Past Participle
founding
Gerund
Base form meaning ‘to establish or originate’ (e.g., to found a company).
She plans to found a charity to support local artists.
Elle prévoit de fonder une association caritative pour soutenir les artistes locaux.
fonderAu sens de baser, appuyer sur un principe, une preuve ou un fondement.
They found their conclusions on extensive research.
Ils fondent leurs conclusions sur des recherches approfondies.
Synonyms
establish
set up
create
launch
institute
originate
initiate
organize
constitute
founder (as verb)
start
open
form
build
commission
discover
find
locate
detect
unearth
identify
spot
come upon
come across
stumble on
pinpoint

Definitions

foundingnoun
The establishment or creation of an institution, organization, or settlement.
The founding of the university took place in 1890.
The science or process of casting molten metal into shapes.
Bronze founding was a crucial skill in ancient civilizations.
foundingadjective
Relating to the establishment or creation of something, especially an organization or institution.
She is one of the founding members of the environmental advocacy group.
foundverb
To establish or originate (an institution, organisation, city, etc.); set up on a permanent basis.
She plans to found a charity to support local artists.
To base or ground (something) upon something else.
They found their conclusions on extensive research.
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