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Definition of preparation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
processact of making something ready
- The preparation of the meal took two hours.
2.
readinessstate of being ready for use
- The laboratory was in full preparation for the experiment.
3.
medicalRare mixture prepared for use as medicine or foodRare
- The herbal preparation helped soothe her cough.
4.
anatomy specimenTECH. preserved animal body part for studyTECH.
- The lab had several preparations for the students to examine.
Expressions with preparation
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doing something to get ready for something else
She studied in preparation for the exam.
getting ready for something
She studied hard in preparation for the exam.
work done before the main preparation starts
Pre-preparation of ingredients saves time during cooking.
time period in a process used to get ready for later steps
The project entered the preparation phase before construction could begin.
process of cleaning and organizing information before study or computer use
Thorough data preparation saved time during the statistical analysis.
work done on land to make a place ready for building
Site preparation included clearing trees and leveling the ground.
fire used to weaken enemy before attack
The soldiers used preparation fire to weaken the enemy's defenses.
Origin of preparation
Latin, praeparare (to make ready)
Terms with preparation included in their meaning
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preparation
prepared for immediate action or use
cooking
implement for stirring food during preparation
preparation
be prepared for something
exam preparation
review learned material for an exam
preparation
ready to deal with something
travel preparation
put clothes and things into bags for a trip
education
undergoing preparation or instruction
preparation
prepare something for use or operation
culinary style
style or quality of food preparation
planning
specific plan or preparation made in advance
quick preparation
prepared quickly with little effort
fruit preparation
remove the stone from a fruit
sudden event
happening suddenly without warning or preparation
suddenness
happening suddenly without any warning or preparation
preparation
introductory training covering essential skills
preparation
gradually prepare for a climax or event
preparation
prepare to speak or sing
preparation period
period of time leading up to an important event
preparation
involving preparation of an initial version
preparation
prepare or make something ready for use
preparation
for an emergency situation
preparation
prepare oneself for an upcoming action or event
person
ready for a task after preparation or recovery
basic preparation
potatoes chopped and fried until browned
Examples of preparation in a sentence
Preparation for the exam took weeks. Preparation for the event took weeks. Her preparation for the exam was thorough. The doctor recommended a preparation for her allergies. He bought a preparation to boost his immune system. The museum displayed a preparation of a frog's heart.
Students studied the preparation under the microscope.
View all translations of preparation
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- French:préparation, préparatifs, ...
- German:Vorbereitung, Bereitschaft, ...
- Italian:preparativi, miscela, ...
- Spanish:alistamiento, preparado, ...
- Portuguese:preparação, prontidão, ...
- Chinese:准备工作, 准备状态, ...
- Japanese:準備, 調製薬, ...
- Arabic:تحضير, جَاهِزِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:הֲכָנָה, מוּכָנוּת, ...
- Russian:подготовка, готовность, ...
- Ukrainian:підготовка, готовність, ...
- Hindi:तैयारी, तत्परता, ...
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