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preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
Examples:
He left the preparation of meals to his wife.
preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)a substance prepared according to a formula
Synonyms: formulation,
Examples:
The physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine.
preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Synonyms: readying,
Examples:
Preparations for the ceremony had begun.
preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Synonyms: preparedness, readiness,
Examples:
Their preparation was more than adequate.
preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
preparation
noun(prep-a-ra-tion)(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
Antonyms: resolution,
Examples:
The resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance.