infrastructure

noun

ˈin-frə-ˌstrək-chər How to pronounce infrastructure (audio)
Definition of infrastructurenext
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism

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Recent Examples of infrastructure The question is whether the cultural infrastructure will follow the physical one fast enough. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The tower would have retail on the ground floor, perhaps a coffee shop, with remaining floors dedicated to data center infrastructure. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Their longevity therefore reflects sustained investment, rather than proof that century-old infrastructure can operate indefinitely without intervention. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Spread across strategic sectors including transport, healthcare and digital infrastructure, the projects support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, its long-term economic diversification strategy. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infrastructure
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  1. structure
  2. architecture
  3. framework
Noun
  • What the difference in brain structure between liberals and conservatives?
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Because of Micron’s corporate structure, the company needed to take the exemption two times, requiring it to pay on a maximum of $800 million in assessed value, according to Brad Smith, chief deputy at the Ada County Assessor’s Office.
    — Mark Dee August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • The essence of the park’s design focuses on preserving wetlands and adding visually low-impact architecture, according to Brown.
    — Noah Daly July 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
  • Pickard Chilton, a Connecticut architecture studio, is designing the space.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • Under the framework, individual project task statements will set the technical scope, funding, deliverables, and schedule for specific activities.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Right now, America has some of the world’s best innovators building the next generation of financial infrastructure onchain, yet for years they’ve been forced to navigate a regulatory framework defined more by lawsuits than legislation.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of framework

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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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