The difference between Establishment and Foundation
When used as nouns, establishment means the act of establishing, whereas foundation means the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
check bellow for the other definitions of Establishment and Foundation
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Establishment as a noun:
The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Examples:
"Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."
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Establishment as a noun:
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
Examples:
"The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."
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Establishment as a noun:
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
Examples:
"Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food."
"Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment."
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Establishment as a noun (slang):
The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Sometimes capitalized: the Establishment.
Examples:
"It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done."
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Foundation as a noun:
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
Examples:
"synonyms: establishment"
"ant abolition dissolution ruination"
"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."
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Foundation as a noun:
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
Examples:
"synonyms: groundwork basis"
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Foundation as a noun (figurative):
The result of the work to begin something; that which stabilizes and allows an enterprise or system to develop.
Examples:
"synonyms: groundwork platform stage"
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Foundation as a noun (card games):
In solitaire or patience games, one of the piles of cards that the player attempts to build, usually holding all cards of a suit in ascending order.
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Foundation as a noun (architecture):
The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
Examples:
"synonyms: base groundwall"
"The foundations of this construction have been laid out."
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Foundation as a noun:
A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
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Foundation as a noun:
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
Examples:
"The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is the parent organization of the Wiktionary collaborative project."
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Foundation as a noun (cosmetics):
Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.
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Foundation as a noun:
A basis for social bodies or intellectual disciplines.