preparation

[prep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

development, readiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

something concocted, put together

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement

STRONG

blend brew composition compound concoction confection decoction medicine mixture product tincture

Antonyms

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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“We just kept reminding them to just take a breath, stay present and just really trust their training and their preparation that they’ve had leading into today,” McDonald said.

From Los Angeles Times

The potentially disruptive impact of AI was evident again on Friday, after payments company Block—led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey—said it would shed 40% of its staff in preparation for the AI age.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ap Iorwerth said the announcement was not a sign of "complacency" from the party ahead of the election, but showed it was making preparations to govern.

From BBC

Now 17, Westlake has been included in an England training camp in preparation for a warm-up match against France next month and April's U18 Six Nations Festival in Vichy, France.

From BBC

As he finalized preparations, he also made firm plans for Maggie to be tutored in the country town of Crooksville, outside Philadelphia, while he was gone.

From Literature

preparation

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