groundworks

noun

Definition of groundworksnext
plural of groundwork
as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art

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  1. foundations
  2. cornerstones
  3. bases
Noun
  • The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that form our state flower, the violet, represent the agricultural and industrial foundations of our state and its status as the 21st state admitted to the Union.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For brands, success lies in building flexible foundations that work for both current and future commerce paradigms.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of foundations
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  • Collaboration, foresight, and ethical practices will be the cornerstones of success in the year ahead.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Arguably the cornerstones of Raw’s women’s division, Ripley and Morgan have been feuding for much of 2024 in what at times was WWE’s hottest rivalry on either Raw or SmackDown.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of cornerstones
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  • Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
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