preparatory

UK
/prɪˈpærətəri/
US
/prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/

Übersetzungen

preparatoryadjektiv
more preparatory
Komp.
most preparatory
Super.
The students attended a preparatory course before the exam.
Студенты посещали подготовительный курс перед экзаменом.
preparatorysubstantiv
preparatories
Pl.
UK
/prɪˈpærətəri/
US
/prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/
Used chiefly in British English as a short form for 'preparatory school'.
Synonyme
introductory course
foundation course
preparatory course
preparatory school

Definitionen

preparatoryadjektiv
Serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking.
The students attended a preparatory meeting before the main conference.
Relating to education that prepares students for further study, especially at a college or university.
She enrolled in a preparatory school to improve her chances of getting into a top university.
preparatorysubstantiv
A private school that prepares pupils, typically aged 7 to 13, for entry to secondary independent schools.
He spent two years at a small preparatory before moving on to boarding school.
An action or measure carried out in advance to prepare for something; a preliminary preparation.
All the necessary preparatories for the launch were completed overnight.