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   preparation

   /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of preparing or being prepared for use or consideration: "the preparation of a draft contract" Similar devisingputting togetherthinking updrawing upconstructioncomposingcompositioneditingfashioningconcoctingproductiongetting readymaking readyarrangementdevelopmentassemblingassemblyinstructionteachingeducationcoachingtrainingtutoringpedagogyandragogyinculcationgroomingdiscipliningdrillingprimingbriefingguidingdirection
   • ▪ something done to get ready for an event or undertaking: "she continued her preparations for the party" Similar arrangementsplanningplansprovisionpreparatory measurespreliminariesnecessary stepsgroundworkspadeworkfoundationgearing up
   • 2. a substance that is specially made up, especially a medicine or food: "there are several effective preparations you can buy over the counter" Similar mixturecompoundconcoctioncompositionblendamalgamsolutionsuspensionemulsiontincturemedicinepotioncreamointmentlotion
   • ▪ a specimen that has been prepared for scientific or medical examination: "a microscope preparation"
   • 3. (in conventional harmony) the sounding of the discordant note in a chord in the preceding chord where it is not discordant, lessening the effect of the discord.
   • 4. fuller form of prep dated British

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin praeparatio(n-), from praeparare ‘make ready before’ (see prepare).

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