preparation
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preparations
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preparations
Britannica Dictionary definition of PREPARATION
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the activity or process of making something ready or of becoming ready for something
— often + for
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The festival involves a lot of preparation.
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food/meal preparation
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To complete this recipe, plan on about 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of baking.
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Plans for the next edition are already in preparation. [=are already being prepared/made]
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Her preparation for the role included training in karate.
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The boxer exercised daily in preparation for the fight. [=to prepare for the fight]
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preparations
[plural]
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things that are done to make something ready or to become ready for something
— often + for
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The staff is making preparations to move to another building. [=the staff is doing things to become ready to move to another building]
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Preparations are under way [=things are being done to become ready] for the move to the new building.
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Preparations for the parade are almost completed.
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They are busy with preparations for their wedding.
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[count]
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a substance (such as a cream or lotion) that you use as medicine or to improve your appearance
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a vitamin E preparation
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skin care preparations
