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groundwork

noun [U]
 
 
/ˈɡraʊnd.wɜːk/ US  /-wɝːk/

Definition

work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later: The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork for inter-party talks next month.Work, working and the workplaceWorking hours and periods of workPreparing
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