foundational technology
nounUK /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
US /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/
A basic tool or system that many other things are built on.
The internet is a foundational technology for online learning.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The earliest technical layer in a system that supports everything above it.
Engineers first designed the foundational technology before adding new features.
3. A technology so widely used that other industries depend on it.
Electricity became a foundational technology for modern factories.
4. The basic technical knowledge a company or project relies on.
The startup built its products on a strong foundational technology.