infrastructure
ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər
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Definition of infrastructure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
structureunderlying foundation of an organization or system
  • The company's infrastructure supports its global operations.
base foundation framework
2.
foundational facilitiesbasic structures and facilities needed for society or enterprise operation
  • The government invested heavily in the infrastructure of rural areas..
base framework
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Expressions with infrastructure

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system of tracks and related structures used for train services
The government invested heavily in rail infrastructure to improve regional connections.
spending aimed at building or improving basic facilities and services
Government investment in infrastructure can create jobs and support long-term growth.
spending of money to build or improve basic public systems and facilities
The government announced new infrastructure investment to repair highways and bridges.
underlying equipment and systems that allow computers or devices to communicate
The company upgraded its network infrastructure to improve connection speeds.
foundational structures and services needed for a community or organization to function
The region lacks basic infrastructure like clean water and reliable roads.
the basic systems and structures of the internet
The cyberspace infrastructure is crucial for online communication.

Origin of infrastructure

Latin, infra (below) + structura (structure)

Terms with infrastructure included in their meaning

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infrastructure
structure allowing passage over an obstacle
infrastructure
public road in a city or town
infrastructure
artificial waterway for travel or irrigation
infrastructure
pipe that transports gas for use
infrastructure
structure carrying a road over another road
infrastructure
road surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or stones
building infrastructure
system of pipes and fixtures in a building for water and waste
infrastructure
network of tracks and stations for trains

Examples of infrastructure in a sentence

  • Infrastructure improvements are vital for economic growth.
  • Modern infrastructure is crucial for economic growth.
  • The city's infrastructure struggled to cope with the rapid population increase.

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  1. French:infrastructure, infrastructures, ...
  2. German:Infrastruktur, ...
  3. Italian:infrastruttura, struttura di base, ...
  4. Spanish:infraestructura, ...
  5. Portuguese:infraestrutura, infraestruturas, ...
  6. Chinese:基础设施, 基础建设, ...
  7. Japanese:インフラ, 基盤施設, ...
  8. Arabic:بِنْيَة تَحْتِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּשְׁתִּית, מַעֲרַךְ תַּשְׁתִּיוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:инфраструктура, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інфраструктура, ...
  12. Hindi:आधारभूत संरचना, अवसंरचना, ...
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