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founding
FOWN-dihng
Founding (noun) means the act of establishing something, such as an organization or nation. Example: “The founding of the club brought neighbours together for the first time.”
noun
1
The act of establishing something, such as an organization or nation.
"The founding of the club brought neighbours together for the first time."
"Why was the town's founding delayed for so many years?"
"The founding of the school dates back to 1902."
adj
1
Describing someone or something involved in establishing an organization.
"The founding members met in a small kitchen to plan everything."
"Our founding principles still guide how we treat new volunteers."
"She was a founding member of the local charity."
How to use founding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the start or establishment of something.
Common pairings
founding member
founding father
founding principles
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What does “founding” mean?
The word “founding” means the act of establishing something, such as an organization or nation. In plain terms, relating to the start or establishment of something.
How do you pronounce “founding”?
“Founding” is pronounced FOWN-dihng (/ˈfaʊ̯ndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “founding” in a sentence?
Here is “founding” used in a sentence: “The founding of the school dates back to 1902.”
What part of speech is “founding”?
Depending on how it is used, “founding” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “founding” a common word?
“Founding” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “founding” have?
“Founding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of establishing something, such as an organization or nation.
What is the difference between founding and funding?
These are often confused because they look similar, but 'founding' means establishing or setting something up, while 'funding' means providing money for it. A founding member starts an organization; a funding source pays for it.
What is the difference between a founding member and a founder?
A founder is a person who establishes an organization, while a 'founding member' is one of several people present and involved at its creation. All founders are founding members, but a founding member may share that role with others.
What nouns commonly follow founding?
'Founding' frequently appears in phrases like 'founding member', 'founding father', 'founding principle', and 'founding partner', as well as 'the founding of' an organization or nation. These are standard collocations.
Is founding the same as establishment?
As a noun, 'founding' and 'establishment' both refer to the act of setting something up. 'Founding' tends to emphasize the original moment of creation, while 'establishment' can also refer to the organization itself once it exists.
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