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infrastructure

(1) The fundamental structure of a system or organization. The basic, fundamental architecture of any system (electronic, mechanical, social, political, etc.) determines how it functions and how flexible it is to meet future requirements.

(2) May refer to system and development programs in contrast to applications. A computer system's infrastructure would include the operating system, database management system (DBMS), communications protocols, compilers and other development tools.


infrastructure
the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth

infrastructure - Basic support services for computing, particularly national networks.

See also information superhighway.


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The lack of solid investment in urban infrastructure means that the city, increasingly crippled under the growing population's demands, is fast approaching breaking point.
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