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 have to give our presentations soon, and she wants us each to share a snippet of our findings with the class in preparation for ‘the real thing’ in a couple of weeks.

From Literature

This financial preparation could take a year or longer.

From MarketWatch

What Donald had to weigh up was whether he had enough energy to go through another 18 months of meticulous research, preparation and implementation.

From BBC

Thousands had watched Jackie and Shadow on livestream, as they meticulously arranged sticks in their nest high in a Jeffrey pine and nibbled each other’s feathers in preparation for laying.

From Los Angeles Times

“The king of preparation can’t prepare. I bet that is terrifying for you. Loosen up.”

From Literature

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