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Grounding : (noun)
1: education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of
knowledge; "he lacks the foundation necessary for
advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics" [syn:
foundation]
2: fastening electrical equipment to earth [syn: earthing]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Ground \Ground\ (ground), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grounded; p. pr.
& vb. n. Grounding.]
1. To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
2. To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or
principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
Being rooted and grounded in love. --Eph. iii.
17.
So far from warranting any inference to the
existence of a God, would, on the contrary, ground
even an argument to his negation. --Sir W.
Hamilton
3. To instruct in elements or first principles.
4. (Elec.) To connect with the ground so as to make the earth
a part of an electrical circuit.
5. (Fine Arts) To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for
etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other
materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for
ornament.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Grounding : \Ground"ing\, n.
The act, method, or process of laying a groundwork or
foundation; hence, elementary instruction; the act or process
of applying a ground, as of color, to wall paper, cotton
cloth, etc.; a basis.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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