Preparation

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛpərˈeɪʃən/

Preparation (noun)

  1. The action of making something ready or getting ready for something.
  2. The process of studying or practicing to be ready for an exam or test.
  3. A substance or mixture made for a specific use, like medicine or food.

Examples

  • Preparation for the trip took all day.
  • She spent hours in preparation for the meeting.

Common collocations: careful preparation, in preparation for, make preparations, exam preparation, study preparation

Synonyms of Preparation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Preparation

  • when discussing unplanned actions
  • when referring to lack of order