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- Dictionarygroundwork/ˈɡraʊndwəːk/
noun
- 1. preliminary or basic work: "the inquiry's findings are expected to lay the groundwork for a complete overhaul of the system"
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GROUNDWORK definition: 1. work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later: 2. the first part of…. Learn more.
The meaning of GROUNDWORK is foundation, basis; also : preparation made beforehand. How to use groundwork in a sentence.
Literally, groundwork is work done on the ground. Figuratively, it describes the beginning work of a new relationship or something similar. Some examples of physical groundwork include installing a foundation, marking a claim of land, and removing sod or grass from a section of land.
groundwork (for something) work that is done as preparation for other work that will be done later. Officials are laying the groundwork for a summit conference of world leaders. The first year provides the basic groundwork for the pupils’ study of maths.
groundwork. (graʊndwɜːʳk ) singular noun. The groundwork for something is the early work on it which forms the basis for further work. Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead. These courses provide the groundwork of statistical theory.
GROUNDWORK definition: work or events that prepare for something that will be done or produced in the future: . Learn more.
groundwork [U] work that is done as preparation for other work that will be done later: Her study laid the groundwork for my research. base [usually sing.] an idea, a fact, or a situation from which something is developed: This work provided us with a strong base upon which to build the company.
