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Type Words
Synonyms planning, provision
Type of cerebration, intellection, mentation, thought, thinking, thought process
Has types agreement, mens rea, malice aforethought, premeditation, forethought, deliberation, calculation, arrangement, applecart
Type Words
Synonyms cookery, cooking
Type of change of state
Has types braising, stewing, boiling, broil, percolation, toasting, culinary art, cuisine, roasting, sauteing, simmering, browning, broiling, poaching, grilling, fusion cooking, frying, baking
Derivation prepare


he left the preparation of meals to his wife.
Type Words
Synonyms formulation
Type of compound, chemical compound
Has types smelling salts, nebula, starch, cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent, glycerinated gelatin, polish


the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine.
Type Words
Synonyms grooming, training
Type of activity
Has types schooling, toilet training, practice session, exercise, practice, drill, military training, discipline, athletic training, recitation, skull session, retraining, skull practice
Derivation prepare
Type Words
Synonyms readying
Type of activity
Has types turnround, tune-up, fire control, priming, makeready, planning, warm-up, deployment, warm up, groundwork, turnaround, prolusion
Derivation prepare


preparations for the ceremony had begun.
Type Words
Synonyms preparedness, readiness
Type of state
Has types qui vive, alert, ready
Derivation prepare


their preparation was more than adequate.
Type Words
Synonyms homework, prep
Type of school assignment, schoolwork
Derivation prepare
Type Words
Type of musical harmony, harmony
Derivation prepare


the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance.

Examples of preparation

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Of course, all the preparation in the world can't stop the earth from trembling.
From the time.com
She quickly impressed the Mondale aides with her warmth, polish and preparation.
From the time.com
This column has often praised ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and respects his preparation.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
After all the wedding planning and preparation, we're down to the minor details.
From the abcnews.go.com
There was also small pieces of a sardines on the plate not sure the preparation.
From the gothamgal.com
Burn it or haul it offsite in preparation for replanting the area in the future?
From the sciencedaily.com
Appointments and errands are in store, all in preparation for an upcoming event.
From the delawareonline.com
The Lions are embarking on a short week of preparation after playing last night.
From the freep.com
Ross said the whole point of the regular season is preparation for the playoffs.
From the stltoday.com
More examples
  • The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun"
  • Formulation: a substance prepared according to a formula; "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine"
  • Planning: the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"
  • Readiness: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate"
  • (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord; "the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance"
  • Training: activity leading to skilled behavior
  • A dental restoration or dental filling is a dental restorative material used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure. The structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma. ...
  • Generally, measuring instruments are meant to get the (pre)existent value of a physical quantity of a system with as little change of, or interaction with the system as possible. ...
  • Preparations is the fourth full-length album by Prefuse 73, released on October 23, 2007 on Warp Records (see 2007 in music). Unlike the 2006 EP Security Screenings, Preparations is considered the proper follow-up to 2005's collaboration-heavy Surrounded by Silence. ...