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.
Recent Examples on the Web
To pass the time between interviews with the immigration office, Nasser and his friends film satirical sketches and make preparations for a zombie horror movie.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 June 2024
Although the actual fireworks display is over in less than a half hour, preparation for Legacy Blast takes several months.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
As Paris completes final preparations and athletes vie for remaining spots on Team USA, NBC News reporter David K. Li gives an update on where things stand — and what to look forward to.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 June 2024
But just as on a feature set, there’s something about verite that, for Porter, allows preparation to meet the moment and deliver an extraordinary image.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 June 2024
Although the actual fireworks display is over in less than a half hour, preparation for Legacy Blast takes several months.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
As Paris completes final preparations and athletes vie for remaining spots on Team USA, NBC News reporter David K. Li gives an update on where things stand — and what to look forward to.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 June 2024
But just as on a feature set, there’s something about verite that, for Porter, allows preparation to meet the moment and deliver an extraordinary image.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for preparation
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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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