preparation
US /ˌprɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Definition
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Careful preparation is important before every client presentation.
Word Family
Synonyms
- readinessthe state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
- provisiona condition or requirement in a legal document
- arrangementthe thing arranged or agreed to
Collocations
- Easy food preparation in the kitchendescribing food preparation in the kitchen (any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue)
- Medium preparations for the annual conferencedescribing preparations for the annual conference (the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose)
- Hard meticulous audit preparation prevents finesdescribing meticulous audit preparation prevents fines (marked by precise accordance with details)
- Very Hard make elaborate preparations for all eventualitiesto create, produce, or cause regarding elaborate preparations for all eventualities
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.