preparation — the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His lack of preparation for the presentation was obvious when he started reading directly from Wikipedia.
- The wedding preparation took six months and nearly drove the bride crazy.
- She spent so much time in preparation for the zombie apocalypse that she forgot to prepare for her math test.
preparation
NOUN[/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/]
the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration
Chef completes ingredient preparation for the busy dinner service
Great preparation leads to grand celebration!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin praeparatio, derived from praeparare (to prepare beforehand). The word combines pre- (before) and parare (to make ready), literally meaning 'the act of preparing in advance' or 'something prepared beforehand'.
Breakdown
pre- (before) + parare (to prepare, make ready) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or result). The Latin praeparatio evolved into the English preparation, retaining the sense of advance preparation.
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📝Examples
“His lack of preparation for the presentation was obvious when he started reading directly from Wikipedia.”
“The wedding preparation took six months and nearly drove the bride crazy.”
“She spent so much time in preparation for the zombie apocalypse that she forgot to prepare for her math test.”
“The company's preparation for the merger included detailed financial analysis.”
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