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substratum

noun

Definition of substratum

as in framework

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Recent Examples of substratum Whereas adult clams can move about using their muscular foot, adult oysters are sessile and remain fixed to the substratum. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 This has led to the fairly obvious conclusion that this substratum of Disney’s movie-making is nothing more than brand promotion and capital gain. — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025 This was a copy of Mikhail’s unpublished autobiography, Leila explained, the substratum to his monumental Histoire de Baalbek’s six editions. — Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 If the substratum of the local and the vernacular is being erased in a metaphorical but also very literal sense by a voracious and extractive economic order, then the global subaltern’s rage must be given a voice and a place. — Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024 The suffix -core comes from hard core, which at first (1841) referred to broken bricks or stones that formed the hard substratum of roads and foundations. — Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2022 Precisely, the Uygurs are descended from Northeast Asian Turks, who assimilated an Indo-European speaking substratum. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012

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Noun

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

Noun

But the Palace of the Fine Arts, on the north end of the festival grounds, was protected by a brick substructure to protect priceless art collections from around the world.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
What to read next To uncover the array of hidden substructures, the team used image-processing techniques that removed the cluster's otherwise smooth and symmetrical X-ray glow.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026

Definition of substructure

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International flights were being handled on a case-by-case basis, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Dormitory rooms with bunk beds for four or eight passengers are also available, the larger of which is sold on a mixed-gender basis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

The vessel then traveled thousands of miles to a Malaysian offshore anchorage, where UANI filmed the vessel receiving fuel and other services offshore.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The transfer took place at an anchorage off Zhoushan on October 13, in open water away from port infrastructure, according to Chinese Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), a state energy firm.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

So the players, coaches and support personnel deplaned and the team’s bus driver — who had already started the return trip to Lawrence — turned around and came back to Topeka.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
The letter argues that Democrats' midterm victories reflected support for policies including Medicare for All and higher taxes on the wealthy, and says Schumer is not the right person to advance those priorities.

— Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

West Palm Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency has committed up to $21 million for infrastructure and redevelopment reimbursements, plus $1 million more in grants for business build-outs.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The state of Indiana's extended gas tax suspension is costing the state more than $1 billion in road and infrastructure revenue.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of infrastructure

Noun

As for obstacles, experts nodded to persistent bottlenecks in shelter beds reserved for domestic violence survivors and legal support options, financial limitations, especially as pandemic-era federal funding dries up, and widespread access to guns.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
The unnamed truck has a flat five-foot steel bed and an open-sided cab unburdened by creature comforts.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of bed

Noun

Onboard specs include a 6,000-mAh battery rated for up to six hours, 64 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and an alt-azimuth mount that supports equatorial tracking mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026
With her tight perm, oversized glasses and thick outer-borough accent, Johansson’s Hester has a watchful unease as the dangers surrounding her family mount.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

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