English noun: grounding | |||
1. | grounding (cognition) education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | ||
Samples | He lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study. A good grounding in mathematics. | ||
Synonyms | foundation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | education | ||
2. | grounding (act) fastening electrical equipment to earth | ||
Synonyms | earthing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attachment, fastening | ||