firm grounding

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

Indicates a strong and reliable foundation of knowledge.

groundingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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firm

Examples (10)

  • A good education provides students with a firm grounding in the basics.
  • To be a successful engineer, you need a firm grounding in mathematics and physics.
  • He received a firm grounding in classical music from his parents.
  • This university course aims to give students a firm grounding in theoretical principles.
  • Having a firm grounding in grammar is essential for learning a new language.
  • Without a firm grounding in ethics, a leader can easily make poor decisions.
  • Her firm grounding in economics helped her succeed in the business world.
  • A firm grounding in research methods is provided during the first semester.
  • Does the curriculum offer a firm grounding in practical skills as well as theory?
  • The apprenticeship provided him with a firm grounding in the craft, which he later perfected over many years.