grounding
Americannoun
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knowledge of or instruction in the basic principles of a subject.
You'll need a thorough grounding in linguistics to understand the lecture.
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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
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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.
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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.
noun
Etymology
Origin of grounding
First recorded in 1640–50; ground 1 ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Instead, she is grounding her argument for approving this in energy security and saying the tax revenue generated will go into an "Energy Wealth Fund" to pay for "low carbon and renewable projects".
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Thankfully, you had a good grounding in financial education from your parents and, probably most helpful of all, they led by example.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
The answer: “We are the rucking company,” a grounding that recalled the company’s origin but also paved a path for growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
He drove in another run in the ninth, grounding into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded, as part of a three-run last-ditch rally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The cooling tingle is grounding, helps me concentrate on the outside of my head.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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