preparation

[US]/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.readiness or arrangement in advance;the act or process of preparing something

Phrases & Collocations

make preparations

preparation is key

adequate preparation

preparation time

preparation for

preparation method

in preparation

in preparation for

coal preparation

preparation plant

sample preparation

preparation work

material preparation

enzyme preparation

make preparations for

data preparation

surface preparation

soil preparation

preparation equipment

site preparation

mental preparation

pharmaceutical preparation

specimen preparation

make preparation for

Example Sentences

the preparation of a draft contract.

the project is in preparation .

preparations for the wedding.

this preparation will cleanse and tighten the skin.

sneak preparations for war.

The preparations flowed smoothly.

making preparations with Teutonic thoroughness.

making preparations for the holiday gaieties.

a mill for the preparation and spinning of flax.

suffering is part of our preparation for the hereafter.

the importance of adequate preparation cannot be overemphasized.

Delicatessen usually require little preparation for serving.

Picoline is the by-product in the preparation of diphenylamine with aniline.

The hasty preparation of this report reflects on you.

sanitary conditions for the preparation of food.

A preparation method of azlocillin sodium was established.

Experience is their preparation for giving advice.

The nurse assisted with the preparation of the medicine.

Preparations for the Queen's visit are almost complete.

I was involved in the preparation of Labour’s manifesto.

Real-world Examples

The UN is making urgent preparations for humanitarian corridor.

Source: VOA Standard August 2014 Collection

Owner Ziad Kamel oversees the preparations.

Source: VOA Standard May 2013 Collection

She had no preparation for the White House.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

He mechanically set about making the preparations for departure.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

You could hardly make better preparation for being dead!

Source: BBC documentary "A Hundred Treasures Talk About the Changes of Time"

The machine shook slightly, as though making internal preparations.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

This requires intense preparation and testing.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2018 Compilation

" So a lot of your preparation is preparation? "

Source: VOA Special August 2014 Collection

We've got enough time to make all necessary preparations.

Source: Foreign Trade English Topics King

What are important preparations before taking a trip to another country?

Source: IELTS Speaking High Score Model

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