grounding
noun
ground·​ing
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Definition of grounding
: training or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
Examples of grounding in a Sentence
The job requires a thorough grounding in the history of the region.
classes that give students a good moral grounding
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The extended grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max jets has forced them to rejigger their schedules — and even cancel some routes. — Lori Aratani, Washington Post, "The grounding of the Boeing 737 Max jet and summer storms have affected travel on American and other airlines.," 28 Aug. 2019 The grounding of Boeing's 737 Max jet—whose fuel efficiency is especially popular with low-cost carriers in competitive markets—is the focus of this earnings season, as is the lingering financial pain the crisis is likely to cause. — Katherine Dunn, Fortune, "It’s a Cruel Summer for Europe’s Discount Airlines—Not Just Because of Boeing," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grounding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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grounding
noun
English Language Learners Definition of grounding
: training or instruction that gives someone basic knowledge of a particular subject
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