Meaning of the word grounding in English
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grounding
US /ˈɡraʊn.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡraʊn.dɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a basic training in a subject
Example:
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He received a solid grounding in mathematics.
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The course provides a good grounding for future studies.
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3.
the act of restricting a child or young person to the house as a punishment
Example:
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My parents gave me a grounding for a week after I broke curfew.
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The teenager was given a strict grounding for failing his exams.
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