preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago
an organisation that aims to improve the local environment by engaging in practical projects such as land reclamation and restoration, advising businesses on managing the environment and involvement in education and community activities
lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"
The groundwork for something is the early work on it which forms the basis for further work. Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead. something that has to happen before an activity or plan can be successful
That which forms the foundation or support of anything; the basis; the essential or fundamental part; first principle