n.
Pronunciation: ' grau ̇ nd- ˌ w ə rk
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
: FOUNDATION , BASIS <laid the groundwork for a new program> also : preparation made beforehand <the groundwork was done before the winter tour ― Susan Reiter>
n.
Pronunciation: ' grau ̇ nd- ˌ w ə rk
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
: FOUNDATION , BASIS <laid the groundwork for a new program> also : preparation made beforehand <the groundwork was done before the winter tour ― Susan Reiter>
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012