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Definition of grounding noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

grounding

noun
 
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
 
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
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  1. [singular] grounding (in something) the teaching of the basic parts of a subject
    • He has a good grounding in grammar.
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    • All applicants for the job should have a basic grounding in computer skills.
    • The course should give you a thorough grounding in financial matters.
    • to get a good grounding in science
    • You need to acquire a basic grounding in the theory of management.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • firm
    • good
    • solid
    verb + grounding
    • have
    • get
    • give (somebody)
    preposition
    • grounding in
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  2. [uncountable, countable] the act of keeping a plane on the ground or a ship in a port, especially because it is not in a good enough condition to travelTopics Transport by waterc2
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