grounding
|ground/ing|
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
(ground)
foundation or surface
Etymology
'grounding' originates from the word 'ground,' which comes from Old English 'grund,' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation.'
'grund' evolved into Middle English 'ground,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ground.'
Initially, it meant 'bottom' or 'foundation,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to training and electrical safety.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the basic training or instruction in a subject or skill.
She has a good grounding in mathematics.
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Noun 2
the act of preventing an aircraft from flying.
The grounding of the fleet was due to safety concerns.
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Noun 3
the act of connecting electrical equipment to the earth to prevent electric shock.
Proper grounding is essential for electrical safety.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45