preparation

[prep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

development, readiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

something concocted, put together

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement

STRONG

blend brew composition compound concoction confection decoction medicine mixture product tincture

Antonyms

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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But rather than English preparation decisions or selection meetings, was it a conversation in the Australia dressing room at tea on day two of the first Test that first set the course of this series?

From BBC

The pathological self-regard required to be a YouTube star turned out to be reasonable preparation for the supercharged bravado of being a boxer.

From The Wall Street Journal

At that business, higher wages and the hiring of additional specialized salespersons in preparation for the spinoff are taking a toll.

From MarketWatch

Without any preparation whatsoever, Alex goes on, and starts talking sadly about his dying marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal

I think part of the preparation is reading and feeling; as I read through the script and as I think about it, where I connect with it emotionally.

From Los Angeles Times

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