Preparation

/pɹˌɛpəɹˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌpɹɛpɝˈeɪʃən/

Preparation

preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

synonyms : homework

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

synonyms : cookery

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

synonyms : readying

a substance prepared according to a formula

the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

synonyms : planning

activity leading to skilled behavior

synonyms : grooming

(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord

antonyms : resolution

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

Examples

1. Make the necessary preparations.

2. The athletes trained their guts out for months in preparation for the championship match.

3. They stocked up on food and water in preparation for the hurricane.

4. The team's lack of preparation for the important game was a Himalayan blunder that cost them the championship.