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preparation

(prepəreɪʃən)
Word forms: plural preparations
1. uncountable noun
Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose or making arrangements for something.
Rub the surface of the wood in preparation for the varnish. [+ for/of]
Few things distracted the Pastor from the preparation of his weekly sermons.
Behind any successful event lay months of preparation.
Synonyms: groundwork, development, preparing, arranging More Synonyms of preparation
2. plural noun
Preparations are all the arrangements that are made for a future event.
They made preparations for a quiet wedding. [+ for]
Full-scale preparations are under way to launch a rocket.
3. countable noun
A preparation is a mixture that has been prepared for use as food, medicine, or a cosmetic.
...anti-ageing creams and sensitive-skin preparations.
More Synonyms of preparation

preparation in British English

(ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act or process of preparing
2. 
the state of being prepared; readiness
3. (often plural)
a measure done in order to prepare for something; provision
to make preparations for something
4. 
something that is prepared, esp a medicinal formulation
5. (esp in a boarding school)
a. 
homework
b. 
the period reserved for this
Usually shortened to: prep
6.  music
a. 
the anticipation of a dissonance so that the note producing it in one chord is first heard in the preceding chord as a consonance
b. 
a note so employed
7. (often capital)
the preliminary prayers at Mass or divine service

preparation in American English

(ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act or process of preparing
2. 
the condition of being prepared; readiness
3. 
something done to prepare; preparatory measure
4. 
something prepared for a special purpose, as a medicine, cosmetic, condiment, etc.
5.  Music
a. 
the preparing for a dissonant chord by using the dissonant tone as a consonant tone in the immediately preceding chord
b. 
a tone so used
Derived forms
preparational (ˌprepaˈrational)
adjective
Word origin
ME preparacion < MFr preparation < L praeparatio

preparation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

(prɛpəreɪʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) preparations
noun
(Pharmaceutical: Drugs)
A preparation is a mixture that has been prepared for use as medicine.
We have to develop a preparation of the drug which is fit for administration.
An antifungal preparation that is ready for use can be bought over the counter.
A preparation is a mixture that has been prepared for use as medicine.
extemporaneous preparation

COBUILD Collocations
preparation

careful preparation
food preparation
ideal preparation
mental preparation
meticulous preparation

Examples of 'preparation' in a sentence
preparation

They are made from just three ingredients and require minimal preparation time.
The Sun (2016)
THREE games without a win is not the ideal preparation when your next one is away at Barcelona.
The Sun (2016)
England are going to India, this was good preparation for them!
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The problem, of course, is that one is preparation for the other.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Preparation time : ten minutes.
The Sun (2016)
He now sees it as perfect preparation for big shows as he completely relaxes.
The Sun (2014)
The club sends the chef to their homes to give advice on diet and food preparation.
The Sun (2014)
She could make her preparations for the change in her life with a decent independence.
Frances Hodgson Burnett Emily Fox-Seton (1901)
Test pilots favour considered opinions based on intense periods of preparation.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Only one week of preparation for the job did little to prepare her for the media onslaught.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The final exercise at the end of the budgeting process is the preparation of the master budgets.
Harrison, John Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (1989)
It was ideal preparation for what lies ahead this season.
The Sun (2013)
The best preparation for defense is a good offense.
Christianity Today (2000)
Then the sale might happen as a necessary preparation for going away.
George Eliot Middlemarch (1872)
Careful preparation of food is important to retain vital nutrients and enzymes.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley (ed) The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs (1988)
Afterwards he returned to the palace to make the final preparations for the sitting.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It concluded that this was a distortion of the process of preparation for an inquest.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Since then he has had a good preparation.
The Sun (2007)
The preparation has gone exactly how we wanted it to.
The Sun (2008)
We want to get into the group stage but we also want to use this as preparation for the league.
The Sun (2013)
This period of preparation is vital.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was not the ideal preparation.
The Sun (2008)
Many deem Olympic football not worth the cost in lost holiday and club season preparation time.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The preparation is perfect and it's all geared towards winning.
The Sun (2012)
I wanted to soak up the sense of preparation and anticipation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
 Used in preparation of miso.
Mayes, Adrienne The Dictionary of Nutritional Health (1986)

In other languages
preparation

British English: preparation /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/ NOUN
development Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose.
Mental preparation is an important area of sport.
  • American English: preparation
  • Arabic: إِعْدَاد
  • Brazilian Portuguese: preparação
  • Chinese: 准备
  • Croatian: priprema
  • Czech: příprava
  • Danish: forberedelse
  • Dutch: voorbereiding
  • European Spanish: preparación
  • Finnish: valmistelu
  • French: préparation
  • German: Vorbereitung
  • Greek: προετοιμασία
  • Italian: preparazione
  • Japanese: 準備
  • Korean: 준비
  • Norwegian: forberedelse
  • Polish: przygotowanie
  • European Portuguese: preparação
  • Romanian: pregătire
  • Russian: подготовка
  • Latin American Spanish: preparación
  • Swedish: föreberedelse
  • Thai: การตระเตรียม
  • Turkish: hazırlık
  • Ukrainian: приготування
  • Vietnamese: sự chuẩn bị
British English: preparation NOUN
arrangement Preparations are all the arrangements that are made for a future event.
The country is making preparations for a large-scale airlift of 1,200 citizens.
  • American English: preparation
  • Brazilian Portuguese: preparação
  • Chinese: 准备
  • European Spanish: preparación
  • French: préparation
  • German: Vorbereitung
  • Italian: preparazione
  • Japanese: 準備
  • Korean: 준비
  • European Portuguese: preparação
  • Latin American Spanish: preparación

All related terms of 'preparation'

data preparation
the process of converting data or information into a form that can be read by a computer, so that the data can then be entered into the computer
food preparation
Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose or making arrangements for something.
ideal preparation
Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose or making arrangements for something.
mental preparation
Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose or making arrangements for something.
careful preparation
Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose or making arrangements for something.
meticulous preparation
Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose or making arrangements for something.
extemporaneous preparation
An extemporaneous preparation is a drug specially prepared by a pharmacist because an appropriate drug is not readily available.
crude oil preparation plant
A crude oil preparation plant is equipment used for processing crude oil to get a particular product or amount.

Chinese translation of 'preparation'

preparation

(prɛpəˈreɪʃən)

n

  1. (u) (= activity) 准(準)备(備) (zhǔnbèi)
  2. (c) (= food, medicine, cosmetic) 配制(製)品 (pèizhìpǐn)
in preparation for sth 为(為)某事而准(準)备(備)的 (wèi mǒushì ér zhǔnbèi de)

Derived Forms

preparations n pl (= arrangements): preparations (for sth) (为(為)某事的)准(準)备(備)工作 ((wèi mǒushì de) zhǔnbèi gōngzuò) : to make preparations for sth 为(為)某事做好准(準)备(備) (wèi mǒushì zuòhǎo zhǔnbèi)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the act of preparing or being prepared
Behind any successful event lies months of preparation.
Synonyms
groundwork
These courses provide the groundwork of statistical theory.
development
preparing
arranging
devising
getting ready
thinking-up
putting in order
2 (noun) 
Definition
the act of preparing or being prepared
a military build-up in preparation for war
Synonyms
readiness
a constant state of readiness for war
expectation
His nerves tingled with expectation.
provision
safeguard
precaution
This is purely a safety precaution.
anticipation
There's been an atmosphere of anticipation round here for some days.
foresight
They had the foresight to invest in new technology.
preparedness
The country has to maintain military preparedness.
alertness
feelings of greater alertness and ability to concentrate
3 (noun) 
Definition
something done in order to prepare for something else
Final preparations are under way for the celebration.
Synonyms
arrangement
I am in charge of all the travel arrangements.
plan
measure
provision
There is no provision for funding performance-related pay increases.
4 (noun) 
Definition
something that is prepared, such as a medicine
a specially formulated natural skin preparation
Synonyms
mixture
Prepare the mixture carefully.
cream
Gently apply the cream to the affected areas.
medicine
compound
Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.
composition
lotion
concoction
This concoction helps to control skin blemishes.
amalgam
I tend to make my characters an amalgam of several people.
ointment
a range of ointments for the treatment of eczema
tincture
5 (noun) 
Definition
homework
(old-fashioned) 
Synonyms
homework
study
She hopes to work full-time after she finishes her studies.
revision
They prefer to do their revision at home.
prep (informal)
swotting (British, informal)
schoolwork

Additional synonyms

in the sense of alertness
feelings of greater alertness and ability to concentrate
Synonyms
watchfulness,
vigilance,
agility,
wariness,
quickness,
liveliness,
readiness,
circumspection,
attentiveness,
spiritedness,
briskness,
nimbleness,
perceptiveness,
carefulness,
sprightliness,
promptitude,
activeness,
heedfulness
in the sense of amalgam
Definition
a blend or combination
I tend to make my characters an amalgam of several people.
Synonyms
combination,
mixture,
compound,
blend,
union,
composite,
fusion,
alloy,
amalgamation,
meld,
admixture
in the sense of anticipation
Definition
the act of anticipating
There's been an atmosphere of anticipation round here for some days.
Synonyms
expectancy,
hope,
expectation,
apprehension,
foresight,
premonition,
preconception,
foretaste,
prescience,
forethought,
presentiment

Synonyms of 'preparation'

preparation

Explore 'preparation' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of compound
Definition
any combination of two or more parts, features, or qualities
Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.
Synonyms
combination,
mixture,
blend,
composite,
conglomerate,
fusion,
synthesis,
alloy,
medley,
amalgam,
meld,
composition
in the sense of concoction
This concoction helps to control skin blemishes.
Synonyms
mixture,
preparation,
compound,
brew,
combination,
creation,
blend
in the sense of cream
Definition
a cosmetic or medication that resembles cream in consistency
Gently apply the cream to the affected areas.
Synonyms
lotion,
ointment,
oil,
essence,
cosmetic,
paste,
emulsion,
salve,
liniment,
unguent
in the sense of expectation
Definition
something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for
His nerves tingled with expectation.
Synonyms
anticipation,
hope,
possibility,
prospect,
chance,
fear,
promise,
looking forward,
excitement,
prediction,
outlook,
expectancy,
apprehension,
suspense
in the sense of foresight
Definition
the ability to anticipate and provide for future needs
They had the foresight to invest in new technology.
Synonyms
forethought,
prudence,
circumspection,
far-sightedness,
care,
provision,
caution,
precaution,
anticipation,
preparedness,
prescience (formal),
premeditation,
prevision (rare)
in the sense of ointment
Definition
a smooth greasy substance applied to the skin to heal or protect, or as a cosmetic
a range of ointments for the treatment of eczema
Synonyms
salve,
dressing,
cream,
lotion,
balm,
lubricant,
emollient,
liniment,
embrocation,
unguent,
cerate
in the sense of precaution
Definition
an action taken in advance to prevent an undesirable event
This is purely a safety precaution.
Synonyms
safeguard,
insurance,
protection,
provision,
safety measure,
preventative measure,
belt and braces (informal)
in the sense of preparedness
The country has to maintain military preparedness.
Synonyms
readiness,
order,
preparation,
fitness,
alertness
in the sense of provision
There is no provision for funding performance-related pay increases.
Synonyms
arrangement,
plan,
planning,
preparation,
precaution,
contingency,
prearrangement
in the sense of revision
Definition
the act or process of revising
They prefer to do their revision at home.
Synonyms
studying,
cramming (informal),
memorizing,
swotting (British, informal),
rereading,
homework

Additional synonyms

in the sense of study
Definition
the act or process of studying
She hopes to work full-time after she finishes her studies.
Synonyms
learning,
lessons,
school work,
academic work,
reading,
research,
cramming (informal),
swotting (British, informal),
book work
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