preparation
noun
prep·a·ra·tion
ˌpre-pə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the action or process of making something ready for use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, test, or duty
2
: a state of being prepared
3
: a preparatory act or measure
4
: something that is prepared
specifically
: a medicinal substance made ready for use
Examples of preparation in a Sentence
The festival involves a lot of preparation.
To complete this recipe, plan on about 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of baking.
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 June 2025
Pierce Brosnan discusses preparation for role as sheriff in period Western
Brosnan and Shaye Smith met at a party in 1994 and began dating soon after.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Patience and preparation, situational awareness and scenario planning, are the orders of the day.
—David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Meanwhile, at Starbase, SpaceX is moving forward with preparations for the next Starship test flight, which could happen as soon as next month following three consecutive flights that fell short of expectations.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for preparation
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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preparation
noun
prep·a·ra·tion
ˌprep-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the action or process of making ready in advance
2
: a state of being prepared : readiness
3
: an act or measure that prepares
busy with preparations for the picnic
4
: something prepared
a medicinal preparation
Medical Definition
preparation
noun
prep·a·ra·tion
ˌprep-ə-ˈrā-shən
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