Foundation is a countable noun when used as a foundation.

1. Meaning n. foundation; foundation; basis; creation; fund (meeting).

? 2. Usage Entered English in the late 14th century, directly derived from the classical Latin foundationem, which means something made of a piece of cast iron.

As a noun, it means "basic".

When foundation is used in a specific sense, it mainly refers to the foundation or foundation of a strong and solid building.

How long will it take to finish digging the foundations? How long will it take to finish digging the foundations?

He laid the foundation of his success by study and hard work. He laid the foundation of his success by study and hard work.

Extended information: Synonyms: establishment, institution, organization, basis, groundwork.

1. Establishment1. Meaning: n. Establish; establish; family business; institution; authority.

?2. For example, British colonialism led to the establishment of a large empire. British colonialism led to the vast British Empire.

2. Institution1. Meaning: n. Establishment; system; institution; celebrity.

?2. For example, Marriage is an institution in most societies. Marriage is an institution that has long been established in most societies.

3. organization1. Meaning: n. institution; organization, adj. organized.

?2. For example, They have established a student organization. They have established a student organization.

4. basis1. Meaning: n. basis; basis; basis.

?2. For example, We drew this conclusion on the basis of experiments. We drew this conclusion on the basis of experiments.

5. groundwork1. Meaning: n. Foundation; foundation.

?2. For example, He laid the groundwork for a good command of French at high school.