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 Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026 The investment firm upgraded the digital infrastructure stock to buy from hold. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 These women had built a kind of informal infrastructure of care. — Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026 This comes at a time when Airwallex’s main rivals, including Stripe and its Tempo blockchain, are likewise building out crypto infrastructure. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infrastructure
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  1. structure
  2. architecture
  3. framework
Noun
  • FinFET transistors FinFETs are transistors with narrow silicon channels shaped like upright fins rather than flat structures.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In other cases the cells may be cultivated in a bioreactor, in which they are suspended and kept in motion; constant spinning encourages the cells to self-organize into multilayered, three-dimensional structures.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of structure
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  • The latest work builds on previous research, with teams now developing the hardware, software and system architecture needed to coordinate different types of robots.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Spacious interiors nod to Turkish architecture—all graceful concrete and terrazzo arches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of architecture
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  • Within this framework, advanced radar systems serve as a critical component by providing information about potential aerial activity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of framework

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