infrastructure
//ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər//
Noun
infrastructureSingular
infrastructuresPlural
1
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (such as buildings, roads, power supplies, and communication systems) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
The government is investing heavily in infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
2
The underlying foundation or basic framework of a system or organization.
The company needs to strengthen its technological infrastructure to support future growth.