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

Among the group was Rico Coria, who said the full-moon hikes and We Explore Earth events have become a grounding routine in his sobriety journey.

From Los Angeles Times

In a 2012 interview with Canadian publication Playback, he credited theatre with giving him a grounding for acting.

From BBC

A little witchy, a little grounding, more powerful than it pretends to be.

From Salon

The airports subject to grounding were those at a distance where flights would pass over the area during a possible thunderstorm.

From Los Angeles Times

So, it’s become a part of my craft that I find very grounding.

From Los Angeles Times

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