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

In the Philippines, local carriers Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific were offering refunds or rebooked tickets after grounding at least 40 domestic flights on Saturday.

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The data could reveal the need for fast action, up to potentially grounding the Dreamliner fleet.

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Often that means the death of a loved one, but sometimes it can be home — and with it, our grounding in the world.

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Local media reported that five people sustained minor injuries from the impact of the grounding, but there have been no other casualties.

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“It’s like having me in your pocket whenever you need a grounding friend,” Barcelo says.

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