groundwork
noun/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜrk/
Frequency rank: #10,728 most common English word
Meaning
the basic work or preparation needed before something can be developed or achieved.
Example sentence
The researchers spent months laying groundwork for their landmark experiment.
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