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infrastructure
noun
Definition
The basic physical and organisational structures needed for a society to function.
In a sentence
“Upgrading digital infrastructure is essential for economic development.”
Synonyms
frameworksystemsfoundationsnetwork
Common collocations
- digital infrastructure
- critical infrastructure
- infrastructure investment
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