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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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A lesser preparation this time around tempers enthusiasm, as does the record of horses that have failed to complete on previous attempts in this race.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The report cited five people with direct knowledge of large orders for Huawei chips, made in preparation for the DeepSeek launch by tech giants including Alibaba, ByteDance and Tencent.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

She had moved everything out of their family home in preparation for renting the property, the outlet said; they saw renting as a way to provide a steady stream of income in Joseph’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Federal prosecutors use AI tools every day for investigations, case preparation and legal research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Of this preparation a tolerably abundant plateful was apportioned to each pupil.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë