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Preparation: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：process of getting ready (preparation)
preparation
/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
n.
The work or time you spend getting ready for something before you do it.
process of getting ready
➕
/ˈprɒsɛs əv ˈɡɛtɪŋ ˈrɛdi/
n.
The act or procedure of making things ready for a future event or activity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'praeparare' (pre- 'before' + parare 'to make ready').
💡 Mnemonic
PREP-aration: Prepare Ahead for Action.
📖 Example
She did three months of intense preparation for the marathon.
She did three months of intense preparation for the marathon.
🔗 Collocations
in preparation for – getting ready for something upcoming
preparation time – the period spent getting ready
adequate preparation – sufficient readiness
🔄 Synonyms
planning (n.) – the process of making plans for something
arrangement (n.) – the action of organizing things in advance
readiness (n.) – the state of being prepared
🚫 Antonyms
improvisation (n.) – the act of doing something without preparation
neglect (n.) – failure to prepare or care for something
🌱 Derivatives
prepare (v.) – to make ready or get ready for something
preparatory (adj.) – serving as a preparation
preparedness (n.) – the state of being prepared
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'praeparationem', used since the 14th century in English for advance readiness, common in academic, medical, and business contexts.
Meaning 2：a prepared substance (preparation)
preparation
/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
n.
Something that has been specially made or mixed, like a food, medicine, or beauty product.
a prepared substance
➕
/ə prɪˈpeəd ˈsʌbstəns/
n.
A product that has been manufactured, mixed, or compounded for a specific use, such as in medicine or cosmetics.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
This skin care preparation will make your skin feel soft and smooth.
This skin care preparation will make your skin feel soft and smooth.
🔗 Collocations
pharmaceutical preparation – a medicine that has been compounded or manufactured
beauty preparation – a cosmetic product made for skin care
food preparation – a processed food item
🔄 Synonyms
formulation (n.) – a mixture that has been prepared according to a formula
compound (n.) – a substance made by combining elements
product (n.) – an item that has been manufactured for use
🌱 Derivatives
prepare (v.) – to make ready or get ready for something
preparatory (adj.) – serving as a preparation
preparedness (n.) – the state of being prepared
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