Preparation
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of getting ready for something or making something ready.
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
The act of making ready or preparing something.
The team's thorough preparation led to their victory.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're getting ready for a fun day at the park. Preparation is like packing your lunch, finding your favorite toy, and putting on your sunscreen *before* you go. It's getting ready!
👶 For kids: Getting ready for something, like packing your backpack before school.
More Examples
She spent the entire day in preparation for the party.
Proper preparation is necessary before starting the experiment.
How It's Used
"The chef's meticulous preparation ensured a successful dinner."
"Patient preparation is crucial before the surgery."
"Effective preparation is the key to success in any exam."
The steps taken or the actions performed to get something ready.
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Something done to prepare or make ready.
The chef's careful preparations ensured the perfect meal.
💡 Simply: Think of it like making a sandwich. The preparation is all the things you do, like getting out the bread, slicing the tomatoes, and finding the mayonnaise. It's the *stuff* you do to get ready.
👶 For kids: The things you do to get ready, like setting the table before dinner.
More Examples
The preparations included gathering all necessary materials.
We made a series of preparations for the upcoming event.
How It's Used
"The preparation of the dough took a significant amount of time."
"The artist made detailed preparations before starting the painting."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
in preparation for
Getting ready or making arrangements for something that will happen in the future.
"The team is in preparation for the championship game."
make preparations
To take the necessary steps to prepare for something.
"They made preparations for the winter storm."
From Latin *praeparatio*, meaning 'making ready, provision', derived from *praeparare* ('to prepare').
The word 'preparation' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to the act of getting ready or making something ready.
Memory tip
Think of PREPARING your ingredients before cooking. It's the same process.