"groundings" in the noun sense
1. foundation, grounding
education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
"he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"
"a good grounding in mathematics"
2. grounding, earthing
fastening electrical equipment to earth
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