infrastructure

noun

in·fra·struc·ture ˈin-frə-ˌstrək-chər How to pronounce infrastructure (audio)

-(ˌ)frä-

: the system of public works of a country, state, or region

also : the resources (such as personnel, buildings, or equipment) required for an activity

: the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization)

: the permanent installations required for military purposes

infrastructural

ˈin-frə-ˌstrək-chə-rəl How to pronounce infrastructure (audio)

-ˌstrək-shrəl How to pronounce infrastructure (audio)

-(ˌ)frä-

adjective

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Infra- means "below;" so the infrastructure is the "underlying structure" of a country and its economy, the fixed installations that it needs in order to function. These include roads, bridges, dams, the water and sewer systems, railways and subways, airports, and harbors. These are generally government-built and publicly owned. Some people also speak about such things as the intellectual infrastructure or the infrastructure of science research, but the meaning of such notions can be extremely vague.

Synonyms

architecture
armature
cadre
configuration
edifice
fabric
frame
framework
framing
shell
skeleton
structure

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More money is needed to save the crumbling infrastructure of the nation's rural areas. We need to spend more money on maintaining and repairing infrastructure.

Recent Examples on the Web Much of Baltimore’s water and sewer infrastructure is quite old, and failures such as sewage spills and water main breaks are common.

Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 On the one hand this model accelerates [production] because there is a lot of creative exchange, but there is also a lot of exchange in terms of infrastructure.

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Storm drains are an important part of stormwater infrastructure that helps keep rainfall from flooding our streets and neighborhoods.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The Biden administration has ordered the EPA to create new cybersecurity rules for the water sector by this month, and has made similar requirements for other regulators of critical infrastructure.

Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Having a cyber asset strategy that spans on-prem and multicloud environments can allow ongoing optimization and security regardless of the underlying infrastructure.

Jane Gilson, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 While hydrogen fuel cells remain a promising alternative to heavy battery packs, the lack of hydrogen refueling infrastructure is a problem.

Nick Kurczewski, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2022 Much of that infrastructure — airports, hotels, sewage systems — is still in place, said Schipani.

Regine Cabato, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Ramping up displacement and increased surveillance and policing are traditional parts of preparing for the Olympics, typically starting years in advance of the games and then remaining in place as part of a city’s infrastructure.

Lauren Lee White, The New Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	infrastructures
释义	infrastructure noun in·fra·struc·ture ˈin-frə-ˌstrək-chər -(ˌ)frä- 1 : the system of public works of a country, state, or region also : the resources (such as personnel, buildings, or equipment) required for an activity 2 : the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization) 3 : the permanent installations required for military purposes infrastructural ˈin-frə-ˌstrək-chə-rəl -ˌstrək-shrəl -(ˌ)frä- adjective Did you know? Infra- means "below;" so the infrastructure is the "underlying structure" of a country and its economy, the fixed installations that it needs in order to function. These include roads, bridges, dams, the water and sewer systems, railways and subways, airports, and harbors. These are generally government-built and publicly owned. Some people also speak about such things as the intellectual infrastructure or the infrastructure of science research, but the meaning of such notions can be extremely vague. Synonyms architecture armature cadre configuration edifice fabric frame framework framing shell skeleton structure See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences More money is needed to save the crumbling infrastructure of the nation's rural areas. We need to spend more money on maintaining and repairing infrastructure. Recent Examples on the Web Much of Baltimore’s water and sewer infrastructure is quite old, and failures such as sewage spills and water main breaks are common. Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 On the one hand this model accelerates [production] because there is a lot of creative exchange, but there is also a lot of exchange in terms of infrastructure. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Storm drains are an important part of stormwater infrastructure that helps keep rainfall from flooding our streets and neighborhoods. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The Biden administration has ordered the EPA to create new cybersecurity rules for the water sector by this month, and has made similar requirements for other regulators of critical infrastructure. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Having a cyber asset strategy that spans on-prem and multicloud environments can allow ongoing optimization and security regardless of the underlying infrastructure. Jane Gilson, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 While hydrogen fuel cells remain a promising alternative to heavy battery packs, the lack of hydrogen refueling infrastructure is a problem. Nick Kurczewski, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2022 Much of that infrastructure — airports, hotels, sewage systems — is still in place, said Schipani. Regine Cabato, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Ramping up displacement and increased surveillance and policing are traditional parts of preparing for the Olympics, typically starting years in advance of the games and then remaining in place as part of a city’s infrastructure. Lauren Lee White, The New Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1927, in the meaning defined at sense 2 infrastructures noun plural of infrastructure as in architectures the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance architectures structures frameworks fabrics skeletons edifices cadres networks framings shells armatures configurations frames shapes cages figures lattices contours chassis outlines profiles silhouettes
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infrastructure

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