Definitions of groundwork
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preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation“we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago”
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preparation, readying
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
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preparation, readying
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the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
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synonyms:
base, basis, cornerstone, foundation, fundament
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meat and potatoes
the fundamental part
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assumption, supposal, supposition
a hypothesis that is taken for granted
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meat and potatoes
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lowest support of a structure
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synonyms:
base, foot, foundation, fundament, substructure, understructure
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bed
a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track
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raft foundation
a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
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railroad bed
a bed on which railroad track is laid
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roadbed
a bed supporting a road
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support
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
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