groundwork

🇺🇸 /ˈɡraʊndwɜːrk/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡraʊndwɜːk/
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noun
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The basic preparation or initial steps taken in order to establish or build something.

Laying the groundwork for a successful project involves careful planning and research.

translation

n. The basic preparation or initial steps taken in order to establish or build something.

Word Forms

Plural groundworks