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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.
Groundwork is a foundation or basis. Groundwork can describe an actual plot of land for a building or construct, but it can also be used figuratively to describe the beginnings of a negotiation or agreement. Example: I’m laying the groundwork for a new partnership right now.
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.
Definitions of groundwork. noun. preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation. “we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago”. see more. see less. type of: preparation, readying. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose.
Definition of groundwork noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
