Used chiefly in British English as a short form for 'preparatory school'.
Definitionen
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.
Synonyme
introductory course
foundation course
preparatory course
preparatory school