Definitions for groundwork
ˈgraʊndˌwɜrkground·work

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstonenoun

   the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

   "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

2. foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructurenoun

   lowest support of a structure

   "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"

3. groundworknoun

   preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation

   "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"

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1. Groundworknoun

   That which forms the foundation or support of anything; the basis; the essential or fundamental part; first principle; as, development of a convenient DNA sequencing technique layed the groundwork for many of the subsequent advances in molecular genetics. Dryden.

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1. groundworknoun

   The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.

   The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Groundworknoun

   Etymology: ground and work.

   1. The ground; the first stratum; the first part of the whole; that to which the rest is additional.

   A way there is in heav’n’s expanded plain,
   Which, when the skies are clear, is seen below,
   And mortals by the name of milky know;
   The groundwork is of stars. John Dryden, Fables.

   2. The first part of an undertaking; the fundamentals.

   The main skill and groundwork will be to temper them such lectures and explanations, upon every opportunity, as may lead and draw them in willing obedience. John Milton.

   3. First principle; original reason.

   The groundwork thereof is nevertheless true and certain, however they through ignorance disguise the same, or through vanity. Edmund Spenser, State of Ireland.

   The morals is the first business of the poet, as being the groundwork of his instruction. Dryden.

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1. groundwork

   Groundwork refers to the fundamental or basic work or formative preparation done on a particular project, theory, or system as its basis or starting point. It is essentially the initial stage of something, providing the essential foundation on which to build further.

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1. Groundworknoun

   that which forms the foundation or support of anything; the basis; the essential or fundamental part; first principle

Matched Categories

1. • Assumption
   • Preparation
   • Support

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of groundwork in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of groundwork in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of groundwork in a Sentence

1. Jeff Kosseff:

   The way I'm viewing this executive order is, it being the groundwork for changes being proposed in Congress, that's ultimately what I think a lot of people are moving toward.

2. Sebastian Vrouwe:

   Our hope is to develop the groundwork for future burn prevention programming, as essentially all childhood burns are in some way preventable. we were surprised by the sheer magnitude of the problem, which confirmed that focused effort and awareness on these types of burns could have a significant impact in the communities that our burn center serves.

3. State Department spokesperson:

   As evidenced by Africa Jeffrey Feltman visit, State Department continues to engage the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front to secure a commitment to immediate ceasefire negotiations and lay the groundwork for a durable, peaceful solution, this is the message Africa Jeffrey Feltman delivered in Addis Ababa.

4. Daniel Ives:

   It appears the company is hitting its stride as product innovation on the (software subscription) front coupled with a more acquisitive strategy are laying the groundwork for another strong year in 2015, cyber security tailwinds are massive and Check Point is at the right place at the right time.

5. Joe Biden:

   Senator Sanders and his supporters can take pride in their work in laying the groundwork for these ideas, and Im proud to adopt them as part of my campaign at this critical moment in responding to the coronavirus crisis.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=groundwork
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=groundwork
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Groundwork
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=groundwork
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundwork
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=groundwork