founding Definition

found¹
verb founded, founding

1. To start or establish (an organization, institution, city, etc), often with a provision for future funding.

Thesaurus: start, create, establish, originate, inaugurate, organize, set up, initiate, settle.
2. To lay the foundation of (a building).

Etymology: 13c: from Latin fundare, from fundus bottom or foundation.

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found²
verb founded, founding

1. To cast (metal or glass) by melting and pouring it into a mould.
2. To produce (articles) by this method.

Derivative: founding
noun

See also foundry.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin fundere to pour.