Meaning of the word groundwork in English

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groundwork

US /ˈɡraʊnd.wɝːk/
UK /ˈɡraʊnd.wɝːk/

Noun

1.

work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later:

Example:
The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork for inter-party talks next month.
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