preparation
nounHow to pronounce preparation:
Definition of preparation:
- preparation (noun):
- the act of preparing or being prepared
- the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose.
- the action or process of making something ready for use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, test, or duty
Synonyms for preparation:
activity
aliveness
arranging
awareness
care
carefulness
cautiousness
consciousness
cookery
cooking
deployment
development
devising
fire control
formulation
getting ready
grooming
groundwork
homework
makeready
mindfulness
planning
prep
preparedness
preparing
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Antonyms for preparation:
amazement
astonishment
doubt
fear
food
hindsight
ignorance
ingredient
sensation
surprise
thoughtlessness
unreadiness
wonder
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