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Meaning of preparation
The act of making something ready or preparing for something.
Etymology of preparation
The word "preparation" comes from the Old French "preparacion", which is derived from the Latin "praeparatio", meaning "a making ready", from "praeparare", which is a combination of "prae" (before) and "parare" (to make ready)
Synonyms
planning
organization
arrangement
provision
readiness
training
rehearsal
drill
exercise
practice
groundwork
foundation
basis
setup
establishment
construction
assembly
installation
preparation
getting ready
making ready
laying the groundwork
paving the way
initiation
inception
commencement
beginning
start
setup
priming
equipping
furnishing
providing
supplying
stocking
storing
hoarding
amassing
accumulating
mustering
mobilizing
recruiting
drafting
gearing up
building up
strengthening
fortifying
bolstering
Definitions
- The act of making something ready or preparing for something
- The state of being prepared
- A thing that is done to prepare for something
Usage Examples
- The team spent weeks in preparation for the championship game
- She made careful preparation for her trip abroad
- The company is in preparation for a major product launch
Antonyms
neglect
disregard
ignorance
unawareness
unpreparedness
indifference
carelessness
recklessness
impulsiveness
spontaneity
improvisation
extemporization
lack of planning
disorganization
chaos
confusion
disorder
mess
shambles
debacle
disaster
catastrophe
neglectfulness
thoughtlessness
inattention
distraction