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Groundwork

by rob2018|Published August 23, 2022

DEF: work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later.

EX: 1. The ministers are meeting this week to lay the groundwork for the agreements that will be signed by the Presidents next month 2. Workers are preparing the groundwork for the future house.

Synonyms:
foundation, foundations
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