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.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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. Staff Sgt. John Nunn:

   The mindframe that you have to be an Olympic athlete parlays easily into entrepreneurship, there’s an awful lot of groundwork that has to be laid and things have to be done and nobody is going to do it but you.

2. Lynn Rusten:

   An overly ambitious approach will be unnecessarily risky, you can have the belt and suspenders, and start to lay the groundwork for a more ambitious agreement. But I don't think getting rid of the belt and suspenders enhances chances of getting the more ambitious agreement.

3. 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.

4. Billy West:

   I’m from the home of college basketball and I’m very passionate, but there is a line that doesn’t need to be crossed, we’re not looking to try to prosecute the passionate fan that is there rooting for their team. But when it crosses the line and becomes a criminal offense, that changes the dynamic ... so to be able to put the NBA in contact with the right people in each jurisdiction, I think is very important and you need that groundwork done before an incident happens.

5. Maxim Behar:

   The tsunami of social media that has conquered global communications within a few years has swept away privacy, once predominant, and has laid the groundwork for a new world where everything is public - or is rapidly becoming so - and where everything is transparent - or is about to be.

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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