preparation

UK
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

preparationnoun
preparations
pl
UK
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
The preparation for the conference took several weeks.
La préparation de la conférence a pris plusieurs semaines.
Additional translations
préparationEn médecine ou en cuisine.
preparationadjective
UK
/ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., preparation time, preparation area); functions adjectivally.
The preparation phase began early.
La phase préparatoire a commencé tôt.

Definitions

preparationnoun
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.
preparationadjective
Relating to or intended for preliminary work or readiness.
The chef kept the ingredients in a preparation area.