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Defining Infrastructure

Trunk Line is about studies in infrastructure.  So what is infrastructure? OED: [Fr. (1875 in Robert), f. INFRA- + STRUCTURE n.] A collective term for the subordinate parts of an undertaking; substructure, foundation. substructure: That part which supports something else. foundation: The solid ground upon which another structure is erected. (OED usage dates to 1927.)…

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Trunk Line is about studies in infrastructure.  So what is infrastructure?

OED:
[Fr. (1875 in Robert), f. INFRA- + STRUCTURE n.]
A collective term for the subordinate parts of an undertaking; substructure, foundation.

substructure: That part which supports something else.

foundation: The solid ground upon which another structure is erected.

(OED usage dates to 1927.)

Encarta Thesaurus:

(1) substructure, organization, structure, setup, arrangement, groundwork, frame, foundation, base

(2) public service, public transport, communications, power supply, water supply, broadcasting, telecommunications, networks, transportation

2 responses to “Defining Infrastructure”

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    lparks

    Let’s start talking infrastructure! Glad to finally be on this blog!

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