underpin
Americanverb (used with object)
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to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
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to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like).
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to furnish a foundation for; corroborate.
The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings.
verb
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to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure
to underpin a wall
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to give corroboration, strength, or support to
Etymology
Origin of underpin
Example Sentences
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Epic Games' ambition for Unreal Engine is not limited to underpinning large swaths of the game industry.
From Barron's
“It is making investors question the fundamental underpinning of the profitability of a lot of industries.”
But before building ever-faster defensive agents, we must address a deeper vulnerability: Much of the software underpinning critical systems today is poorly understood by its own operators.
He is credited as one of the leaders who helped launch the major infrastructure that underpins the behemoth network of Amazon Web Services data centers.
The network also underpins the fan experience, from ticketing and stadium maps, to cashless payments for drinks, food and merchandise.
From BBC
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