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Establishment
01
an organization or institution created for a particular function
Examples
The scientific establishment has long debated the origin of the universe.
The educational establishment resisted rapid reform.
02
the act or process of creating, founding, or bringing something into existence
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The establishment of the new university took several years of planning.
His efforts led to the establishment of the city's first public library.
03
a business, institution, or facility that operates from a particular place
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The hotel is a five-star establishment near the city center.
That café is a small but popular local establishment.
04
the group of people or departments responsible for managing or governing an organization or system
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The political establishment opposed the reform bill.
The academic establishment is divided on the issue.
05
the process of proving or confirming something as valid or true
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The establishment of his theory required rigorous testing.
Establishment of the facts came only after months of investigation.
06
the process by which a species successfully settles and begins to grow in a new environment
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The establishment of the plants required stable soil conditions.
The species ' establishment in the region disrupted the local ecosystem.
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establishmentarianism
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