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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spadework

/ˈspædˌwɜːrk/ noun · British & US
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What does spadework mean?

noun

Preliminary work or research done to prepare for a more important task or project. Detailed and thorough investigation or preparation.

Example

"The team spent months doing spadework on the new product before launching it to the market."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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