preparation
preparation /ˌprɛpɝˈeɪʃən/
noun
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The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
(
readying
, preparation
)
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Preparations for the ceremony had begun
preparations for the ceremony had begun
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()
A substance prepared according to a formula
(
preparation
, formulation
)
a substance prepared according to a formula
The physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine
the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine
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()
The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
(
provision
, preparation
, planning
)
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
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The act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
(
cookery
, preparation
, cooking
)
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
Cooking can be a great art
cooking can be a great art
People are needed who have experience in cookery
people are needed who have experience in cookery
He left the preparation of meals to his wife
he left the preparation of meals to his wife
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Preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
(
homework
, prep
[Informal] , preparation
)
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
I always make sure to complete my homework on time, so that I can review it with the teacher in class
I always make sure to complete my homework on time, so that I can review it with the teacher in class
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Activity leading to skilled behavior
(
grooming
, preparation
, training
)
activity leading to skilled behavior
The athlete underwent rigorous training to prepare for the Olympic Games.
The athlete underwent rigorous training to prepare for the Olympic Games.
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(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
(
preparation
)
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
The resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance
the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance
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(military) the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
(
preparation
, preparedness
, readiness
)
(military) the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Putting them in readiness
putting them in readiness
Their preparation was more than adequate
their preparation was more than adequate
