grounding
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4.3
- noun
- /ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
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fundamentos
- First Comes CAD. Instructors agree that their students first need a good grounding in CAD before moving on to analysis.
- a solid grounding
- a firm grounding
- a strong grounding
And so to come with that sort of grounding is really helpful.
- And so to come with that sort of grounding is really helpful.
Examples
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A firmer theoretical grounding could help us do practical ethical criticism more thoughtfully and responsibly.
Academic text (1998) -
You need a grounding in the classics.
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And so to come with that sort of grounding is really helpful.
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I mean, in particular this idea of dignity as a grounding for rights.
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I wanted to give a philosophical grounding to the whole question.
Fiction book (2001) -
And so I think a good grounding and emotion theory is really vital.
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Specifically, we need to recruit new employees with the necessary grounding in mathematics, information technology, and problem solving.
Academic text (1999) -
The best preparation for any profession or vocation is a sound grounding in liberal education.
Academic text (1996) -
In addition, caregivers at the bedside must receive a thorough grounding in pain management.
Academic text (2001) -
To succeed in the field of medicine, you must have a solid grounding in biology and chemistry.
Synonyms
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3.3
Basic teaching that gives the essential knowledge needed in a subject
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1.0
Important facts or skills you learn first in a subject
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3.9
A basic introduction to a subject that covers the main ideas
To teach a model or person simple tasks before harder work
Antonyms
How Advanced
- US
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4.1
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3.5
∞
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4.3
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2.1
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3.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word grounding comes from ground, which means 'earth' or 'base'. So a grounding in a subject is like giving someone a firm base to build on, which is why it means basic training.