noun Uncommon

grounding

GROWN-dihng

Grounding (noun) means Basic knowledge or training in a subject. Example: “She has a solid grounding in mathematics from her early schooling.”

noun

Basic knowledge or training in a subject.

"She has a solid grounding in mathematics from her early schooling."

An order preventing an aircraft from flying.

"The grounding of the fleet lasted several days."

The connection of an electrical device to the earth for safety.

"The electrician checked the grounding of the wiring before switching the power back on."

The act of punishing a child by keeping them at home.

"His grounding meant no phone and no friends over for a week."

How to use grounding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBasic training in a subject, an order stopping planes from flying, or an electrical safety connection.

Common pairings

a solid grounding electrical grounding flight grounding

Word forms

groundings plural

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Etymology

By surface analysis, ground + -ing.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for grounding

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grounding” mean?

The word “grounding” means basic knowledge or training in a subject. In plain terms, basic training in a subject, an order stopping planes from flying, or an electrical safety connection.

How do you pronounce “grounding”?

“Grounding” is pronounced GROWN-dihng (/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grounding” in a sentence?

Here is “grounding” used in a sentence: “She has a solid grounding in mathematics from her early schooling.”

What part of speech is “grounding”?

“Grounding” is a noun.

Is “grounding” a common word?

“Grounding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “grounding” have?

“Grounding” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: basic knowledge or training in a subject.

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