groundwork

noun

ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk How to pronounce groundwork (audio)
Definition of groundworknext
as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art

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Recent Examples of groundwork Plans for a redevelopment of the languishing Enfield Square mall could get a crucial $10 million boost from a state economic development fund that could help lay the groundwork for razing the old mall and replacing it with apartments, hotels and new retail space. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025 The Black colonial women of Boston were pioneers in the fight for justice, laying the groundwork for abolition and civil rights. — Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025 These early lessons in motion lay the groundwork for understanding physics concepts later in school. — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 The groundwork for this coup began last week when Dickson started cozying up to Lete. — Laura Bradley, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundwork
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  1. foundation
  2. basis
  3. cornerstone
  4. bedrock
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  • Advocates argue that this framework has provided the foundation for decades of stability and prosperity, while critics question its fairness and relevance in today’s multipolar world.
    — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • An event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla will recognize Knight’s accomplishments and this year’s group of 50 ARCS scholars while serving as a fundraiser for the foundation.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of foundation
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  • In contrast, the energy transition has a long-term basis, with 2050 as the magic date of the Paris agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2 C degrees above pre-industrial times.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Many of these fighters refuse to follow commands from the prime minister, instead firing rockets at U.S. bases and fighting in Syria at Iran’s request.
    — Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of basis
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  • With her beloved employer not even willing to discuss the column – discussion being the cornerstone of deliberative democracy – the veteran journalist resigned.
    — Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Cash is the cornerstone of financial stability in retirement.
    — Chris Carosa, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of cornerstone
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  • Public education is the bedrock of the community, said Oster, who is working on a doctorate in educational leadership.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Traditional architecture simply can't keep pace with today's demands for real-time processing, personalization and elastic scaling while maintaining the bedrock of security and compliance that our industry requires.
    — Jitender Jain, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of bedrock

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