preparation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prɛpəˈreɪʃən/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: prep‧a‧ra‧tion

Noun

Singular preparation

Plural preparations

1. (uncountable) Preparation is the act of preparing or getting something ready.

   In preparation for the event, each person chipped in and bought a gift.

2. (uncountable) Preparation is when something is prepared or ready for something.

Related words

• prepare
• preparatory