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preparation

1 of 1noun
/ˌprɛ.pɜ.ˈreɪ.ʃən/
Forms:preparations
1

preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

Synonyms:
prephomework
2

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

Synonyms:
cookingcookery
3

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

  • The event organizers focused on every detail in their preparation.
  • She spent weeks in preparation for the big presentation.
  • Effective preparation is key to a successful trip.
  • The team’s preparation helped them win the championship.
  • They did a lot of preparation before starting the project.
Synonyms:
readying
4

a substance prepared according to a formula

Synonyms:
formulation
5

the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

Synonyms:
provisionplanning
6

activity leading to skilled behavior

Synonyms:
traininggrooming
7

(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord

Antonyms:
resolution
8

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

Synonyms:
preparednessreadiness