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    groundwork
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGROUNDWORK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Groundwork is work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later, or the first part of building work. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of groundwork in English with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › groundworkGroundwork Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of groundwork as a noun, with synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases. Groundwork can mean foundation, basis, or preparation made beforehand.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › groundworkGROUNDWORK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGROUNDWORK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › groundworkgroundwork noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Groundwork is work that is done as preparation for other work that will be done later. Learn how to use this noun in different contexts, with synonyms, collocations and pronunciation tips.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGROUNDWORK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Groundwork is work or events that prepare for something that will be done or produced in the future. Learn more about this noun and see translations in different languages.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › groundworkGroundwork - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation. “we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago” see more. noun. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. synonyms: base, basis, cornerstone, foundation, fundament. see more. noun. lowest support of a structure.