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. Simon Hu:

   Our goal is to overtake Amazon in four years, whether that's in customers, technology, or worldwide scale, amazon, Microsoft and others have already laid the groundwork for us by educating the markets about cloud in the U.S. and Europe, so we have an even better opportunity to join in the competition.

2. Jeff Flake:

   The president had this diversion tactic, obviously, with so-called Spygate, there is concern that the president is laying the groundwork to move on Bob Mueller or Rosenstein. If that were to happen, obviously, that would cause a constitutional crisis.

3. Kevin Chapman:

   I think it raises some questions about the utility for CBD, but it lays the groundwork for future studies.

4. Abe Rakov:

   This is President Trump laying the groundwork for 2020, to make sure his supporters will call into question the results of the election if he doesn't win, he's using this situation to further himself. He doesn't care about having one more senator in Washington, he just wants people to start getting the idea that election results aren't real.

5. Josh Crowther:

   I'm hoping this is the groundwork or a stepping stone.

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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
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundwork