grounding

[groun-ding]

noun

1. knowledge of or instruction in the basic principles of a subject.

   You'll need a thorough grounding in linguistics to understand the lecture.

2. Aeronautics.,  the act of restricting an aircraft to the ground because of bad weather, the unsatisfactory condition of the aircraft, etc..

   The grounding of the aircraft due to fog meant the passengers were stranded.

adjective

1. giving or relating to a feeling of being mentally or emotionally balanced due to a peaceful, practical, or realistic outlook.

   Her down-to-earth point of view made her a grounding presence in their lives.

2. Electricity.,  being or relating to a conducting connection between an electric circuit or equipment and the earth or some other conducting body.

   Check that all grounding wires are intact before beginning further repairs.

grounding

/ ˈɡraʊndɪŋ /

noun

1. a basic knowledge of or training in a subject

Word History and Origins

Origin of grounding¹

First recorded in 1640–50; ground ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Their analysis revealed several grounding lines, the points where a glacier transitions from resting on solid rock to floating on seawater.

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Coffee in the novel means moments of grounding, clarity, normalcy and lays a foundation for our day.

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"The grounding is effective immediately. We made this decision proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer," the courier added.

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The controversy surrounds the position of the "grounding line" or "grounding zone" - where the glacier loses contact with the seabed and starts to float in the ocean.

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The appeal isn’t necessarily faith but grounding—a sense that consumption can be linked to reflection rather than ambition.

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