The infrastructure
Example: The infrastructure supports large-scale operations
Definition
"The infrastructure" refers to the fundamental physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, such as buildings, roads, power supplies, and communication systems. It supports large-scale operations by providing essential services and facilities.
Etymology
The term "the infrastructure" comes from the French word 'infrastructure,' which combines 'infra-' meaning 'below' and 'structure' meaning 'framework.' It originally referred to the underlying framework or foundation of a system, especially in engineering and construction.
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"The infrastructure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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