grounding

American  

[groun-ding] / ˈgraʊn dɪŋ /

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.

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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 British  

/ ˈɡraʊndɪŋ /

noun

1. a basic knowledge of or training in a subject

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Etymology

Origin of grounding

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

Example Sentences

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grounding

The grounding measure "should not be treated as an adverse compliance action against Flamingo Air," the ministry said.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

But a pro-human worldview—the philosophical grounding to aim those opportunities at the moral end of human flourishing—won’t emerge spontaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

The Constitutional Court, however, threw out on June 17 an earlier bid to challenge the amendment bill, saying it had no legal grounding.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

At the driving range, Davis leads the group through “a grounding practice” that involves stretching and deep breathing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

The Grasshopper was worth a little bit of grounding.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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