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
1
Basic knowledge or training in a subject.
"She has a solid grounding in mathematics from her early schooling."
2
An order preventing an aircraft from flying.
"The grounding of the fleet lasted several days."
3
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."
4
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 notesIn 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
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- Plural
- groundings
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Etymology
Analysed on the surface as ground plus -ing.
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Rhymes for grounding
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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.
