Infrastructure

/ˈɪnfɹəstɹˌʌkt‍ʃɐ/

/ˌɪnfɹəˈstɹəktʃɝ/

Infrastructure

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

synonyms : base

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

synonyms : substructure

Examples

1. The government invested heavily in the infrastructure project, but it turned out to be a black hole with little tangible benefit to the public.

2. The government intends to embark on an ambitious infrastructure development project to improve transportation.

3. The country's excessive military spending has fouled its own nest by bankrupting the economy and leaving little funds for infrastructure and social programs.

4. The company had tried to implement new technology on outdated infrastructure, but it was clear that you cannot put new wine in old bottles - they needed to invest in new systems.