preparation
noun
prep·a·ra·tion
ˌpre-pə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the action or process of making something ready for use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, test, or duty
2
: a state of being prepared
3
: a preparatory act or measure
4
: something that is prepared
specifically
: a medicinal substance made ready for use
Examples of preparation in a Sentence
The festival involves a lot of preparation.
To complete this recipe, plan on about 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of baking.
Recent Examples on the Web
But apparently, Pete’s sudden departure wasn’t the only bit of chaos to engulf Del Rey’s preparations.
—
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
As the host city enters the final stretch of preparations, much has yet to be finalized.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Eisenberg said the experience left him remembering his own preparation for the film.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Hiking in the Sierra can be exciting, but requires preparation before venturing out into the wilderness.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Chutkan has assured Trump of two months of pretrial preparation after the decision, pushing a potential trial at least into August.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Bishop Gumbleton in 1972 became the first president of Pax Christi USA, a Catholic peace movement that promotes nonviolence and rejects preparation for war.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The mayor of Hualien, Wei Chia-yen, attributes the relatively low death toll in his city to advanced preparation.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
That discomfort and lack of preparation can pose a big problem for workplace harmony—some employees may misunderstand DEI initiatives, while others may feel unprotected by their leaders.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
As the host city enters the final stretch of preparations, much has yet to be finalized.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Eisenberg said the experience left him remembering his own preparation for the film.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Hiking in the Sierra can be exciting, but requires preparation before venturing out into the wilderness.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Chutkan has assured Trump of two months of pretrial preparation after the decision, pushing a potential trial at least into August.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Bishop Gumbleton in 1972 became the first president of Pax Christi USA, a Catholic peace movement that promotes nonviolence and rejects preparation for war.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The mayor of Hualien, Wei Chia-yen, attributes the relatively low death toll in his city to advanced preparation.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
That discomfort and lack of preparation can pose a big problem for workplace harmony—some employees may misunderstand DEI initiatives, while others may feel unprotected by their leaders.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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preparation
noun
prep·a·ra·tion
ˌprep-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the action or process of making ready in advance
2
: a state of being prepared : readiness
3
: an act or measure that prepares
busy with preparations for the picnic
4
: something prepared
a medicinal preparation
Medical Definition
preparation
noun
prep·a·ra·tion
ˌprep-ə-ˈrā-shən
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