Infrastructure
(noun)
- The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools and hospitals.
- The underlying foundation or basic framework of a system or organization.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from french infrastructure, from in- "in" + french structure "structure".
Examples:
- The city's infrastructure is in need of repair.
- The country's infrastructure is not developed.
- The company's infrastructure is not capable of handling the growth.
- The organization's infrastructure is not adequate.
- The community's infrastructure is not sufficient.