Preparation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preparation is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
Meaning
(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being prepared; readiness.
- (countable) That which is prepared.
- (Judaism) The day before the Sabbath or other Jewish feast-day.
- Devotional exercises introducing an office.
- (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.
Word Forms
- preparations
Synonyms for preparation
Depending on context, synonyms include provision, grooming, training, formulation, planning, homework.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include planning, provision, prep, training, formulation, homework.
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