noun
preparation
preh-puh-RAYSHN
noun
1
The act or process of getting ready for something.
"Preparation for the wedding took almost a year."
"Good preparation is the key to a successful presentation."
2
A substance, especially a medicine or remedy, that has been made ready for use.
"The pharmacy sells several herbal preparations for headaches."
How to Use Preparation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting ready for something, or a substance made ready for use, such as a medicine.
Common pairings
in preparation for
make preparations
Word Forms
preparations plural
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Etymology
From Middle French preparacion, from Latin praeparatio, built from prepare plus -ation.