Word
founding
Phoneticsfound·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
UK/fˈaʊndɪŋ/
Definitions
01establishment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of starting a new organization, company, or city.
n. the act of establishing or initiating an institution, organization, or settlement.
Español:fundación
“The city celebrated the 200th anniversary of its founding last summer.”
“The founding of the university was made possible by a generous endowment from a local philanthropist who valued public education.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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02original or starting
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing a person or thing that starts an organization.
adj. denoting a person or entity that establishes or originates something; often used in compound titles.
“He was a founding member of the local hiking club.”
“The founding principles of the constitution were debated extensively by the delegates during the summer of 1787.”
03metal casting
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the process of melting metal and pouring it into a mold.
n. the industrial process of melting and casting metal; also refers to the work done in a foundry.
“The factory specialized in the founding of large iron engine parts.”
“Advances in precision founding allowed for the creation of complex aerospace components that were previously impossible to manufacture.”
Real-World Examples
“She had supported Ukraine's war effort against Russia's full-scale invasion, founding relief charity Hoplon International in 2022 to supply the country with medical kits and body armour.” “The Ohio State University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US.” “University of Michigan provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US.” “University of Michigan and UMass Amherst provide funding as founding partners of The Conversation US.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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