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preparation

UK
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

preparationnoun
preparations
pl
UK
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
The preparation for the event took several weeks.
Подготовка к мероприятию заняла несколько недель.
The doctor prescribed a new preparation for the treatment.
Врач прописал новый препарат для лечения.
The preparation of the meal was done by the chef.
Приготовление блюда было выполнено шеф-поваром.
Additional translations
заготовка
подготовительные работы
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.
Synonyms
preparatory
preparative
preliminary
introductory
prefatory
precursory
propaedeutic

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.
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