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preparation

UK
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
preparationnoun
preparations
pl
UK
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Translations
The preparation for the conference took several weeks.
La préparation de la conférence a pris plusieurs semaines.
Additional translations
préparationEn médecine ou en cuisine.
Definitions
The action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration.
The preparation for the conference took several weeks.
A substance, especially a food or medicine, that is prepared for use.
The herbal preparation was used to treat the patient's symptoms.
The state of having been made ready beforehand; readiness.
Her preparation for the exam was evident in her confident demeanor.
Synonyms
arrangement
planning
readiness
setup
organization
provision
forethought
groundwork
preparation work
preparatory work
preparationadjective
UK
/ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., preparation time, preparation area); functions adjectivally.
Translations
The preparation phase began early.
La phase préparatoire a commencé tôt.
Definitions
Relating to or intended for preliminary work or readiness.
The chef kept the ingredients in a preparation area.
Synonyms
preparatory
preparative
preliminary
introductory
prefatory
precursory
propaedeutic
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