noun [U] 1. work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later
The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork for inter-party talks next month.
groundwork
noun [U]
1. work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later
The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork
for
inter-party talks next month.
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