groundwork (English)
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groundwork
groundwork
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the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
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lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
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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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