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.
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Laura Gómez, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SIEGE WARNING – Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Its popularity stems not only from the combination of high-quality Trader Joe’s ingredients but also from the method of preparation, which emphasizes properly toasting the focaccia to achieve a crisp, golden exterior.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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