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View usage for: (graʊndwɜːʳk) singular nounThe 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. Synonyms: preliminaries, basis, foundation, base More Synonyms of groundwork groundwork in British English (ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk) noun1. preliminary work as a foundation or basis 2. the ground or background of a painting, etc groundwork in American English (ˈgraʊndˌwɜrk) Examples of 'groundwork' in a sentencegroundwork In other languagesgroundwork British English: groundwork 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. - American English: groundwork
- Brazilian Portuguese: base
- Chinese: 基础
- European Spanish: trabajo preliminar
- French: bases
- German: Vorarbeit
- Italian: preparazione
- Japanese: 基礎
- Korean: 기초 작업
- European Portuguese: base
- Latin American Spanish: trabajo preliminar
Chinese translation of 'groundwork' n (u) - (= preparation)
基础(礎) (jīchǔ) to lay the groundwork for sth 为(為)某事打下基础(礎) (wèi mǒushì dǎxià jīchǔ)
Definition preliminary work as a foundation or basis These courses provide the groundwork of statistical theory. Synonyms preliminaries fundamentals cornerstone underpinnings spadework Additional synonymsThe mattress is best on a solid bed base. Synonyms support, stand, foot, rest, bed, bottom, foundation, pedestal, groundworkDefinition a principle on which something depends The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation. Synonyms foundation, support, base, ground, footing, theory, bottom, principle, premise, starting point, groundwork, point of departure, principal element, chief ingredient Definition basis or foundation a sounder financial footing for the future Synonyms basis, foundation, foothold, base position, ground, settlement, establishment, installation, groundwork |