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Preparation

/ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
  2. (uncountable) The state of being prepared; readiness.
  3. (countable) That which is prepared.
  4. (Judaism) The day before the Sabbath or other Jewish feast-day.
  5. Devotional exercises introducing an office.
  6. (music) The previous introduction, as an integral part of a chord, of a note continued into a succeeding dissonance.

Example Sentences

I went over my notes in preparation for the exam.

Synonyms for preparation

provisiongroomingtrainingformulationplanninghomeworkreadyingprep

Antonyms for preparation

Related Words

planningprovisionpreptrainingformulationhomeworkgroomingreadyingpreparepreparatoryreadypreparednessreadinesspreparedintroductioninitiationelaborationestablishdevelopingarranging

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does preparation mean?

Preparation means (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready..

What is a synonym for preparation?

Common synonyms include provision, grooming, training, formulation.

What is the opposite of preparation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use preparation in a sentence?

I went over my notes in preparation for the exam.

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