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preparatory

/prɪˈpærətəri/

/prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/

Translations

preparatoryadjective

more preparatory

Comp.

most preparatory

Super.

The students attended a preparatory course before the exam.

Студенты посещали подготовительный курс перед экзаменом.

Synonyms

preparatorynoun

preparatories

/prɪˈpærətəri/

/prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/

Used chiefly in British English as a short form for 'preparatory school'.

Synonyms

introductory course

foundation course

preparatory course

preparatory school

preparatoryadjective

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.

preparatorynoun

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.