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groundwork
NOUN:

1. foundation or basis: 
He laid the groundwork for an international conference; laid the groundwork for a new program;

—also, preparation made beforehand: 
the groundwork was done before the winter tour. —Susan Reiter.

2. preliminary work as a foundation or basis.

Example:

They had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art. —Merriam-Webster.

of a painting, etc:

the ground or background.
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Origin:

First recorded in 1540–50; ground1 + work. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of groundwork: 15th century. —Merriam-Webster.

Sources: 1, 2.

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