preparation

4 definitions • 8 examples

the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something:

The teacher didn't seem to have done much preparation for the class.

The team blamed injuries and lack of preparation for their loss.

Yasmin assisted in the preparation of this article.

plans or arrangements that you make to prepare for something:

[ + to infinitive ] We are making preparations to fly Mr Goodall to the nearest hospital.

a mixture of substances, often for use as a medicine:

a preparation for nappy rash

the state of being ready for something that will happen, or an action taken to become ready:

[ U ] The teacher said my preparation for the exam was inadequate.

[ C ] By the next morning our preparations for the storm were complete.

[ U ] A platform had been set up in preparation for the ceremony.