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founding

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/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ · found-ing

the act of establishing or starting something, especially an organization, institution, or system.

Meanings

nounformal

the act of establishing or starting something, especially an organization, institution, or system.

کسی چیز، خاص طور پر ایک تنظیم، ادارہ، یا نظام کو قائم کرنے یا شروع کرنے کا عمل۔

تاسیس

tasees

Synonyms

establishmentcreationinceptionقیامتاسیسایجاد

Antonyms

dissolutionterminationabolitionتحلیلخاتمہختم

Common Collocations

  • founding member
  • founding document
  • founding principles

Example Sentences

The founding of the university was a significant event for the city.

یونیورسٹی کا قیام شہر کے لیے ایک اہم واقعہ تھا۔

University ka qiyaam sheher ke liye aik aham waqi'a tha.

She was involved in the founding of a new non-profit organization.

وہ ایک نئی غیر منافع بخش تنظیم کے قیام میں شامل تھی۔

Woh aik nayi gher munafa khush tanzeem ke qiyaam mein shaamil thi.

The founding documents of the company outline its mission and vision.

کمپنی کے قائم کردہ دستاویزات اس کے مشن اور وژن کی وضاحت کرتی ہیں۔

Company ke qaim karda dastaveezat is ke mission aur vision ki wazahat karti hain.

Easily Confused With

found:Found is the past tense of find, whereas founding refers to the act of establishing something.

Word Family

found
verbقائم کرنا
foundation
nounبنیاد
foundational
adjectiveبنیادی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'founding' as the act of laying down the roots of something important.

Picture a sturdy tree being planted, symbolizing the establishment of a strong foundation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو خود سے جدا نہ کر، یہیں سب کچھ ہے،|ترا آغاز تیری منزل کی بنیاد ہے۔

Khud ko khud se juda na kar, yahin sab kuch hai,|Tera aaghaz teri manzil ki buniyad hai.

Do not separate yourself from yourself, everything is here,|Your beginning is the foundation of your destination.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جڑیں مضبوط کرو، درخت بڑا ہو گا۔

Jadain mazboot karo, darakht bara hoga.

Strengthen the roots, and the tree will grow tall.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "fundian" — to establish, lay a foundation

First known use: 14th century

The term has its roots in Old English and has evolved through Middle English to its modern usage, primarily referring to the act of establishing something.