preparation

noun

Definition of preparationnext
1
as in readiness
the state of being ready to act when the need arises Preparation can make the difference between life and death in a natural disaster.

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2
as in training
the act or process of making ready for something Much of the coursework this semester has been spent on preparation for the statewide exams.

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3
as in drug
a substance made ready for use as a medicine To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.

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Recent Examples of preparation Additionally, being sent into a very difficult client’s home without any preparation and/or proper training and support can create extreme frustration and a rapid decline in caregiver morale. — Colin Conner Ii, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 And, in the case of the continent’s richest man Aliko Dangote, the conflict has proven the old adage that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The Vatican, however, is continuing with preparations for the visit and on Friday posted the list of journalists traveling with the pope to report on the trip. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Revolutionizing food production, preparation, and consumption. — Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparation
  1. readiness
  2. training
  3. drug
  4. awareness
  5. education
  6. medication
  7. consciousness
  8. conditioning
Noun
  • That includes procurement sources, manufacturing readiness, technology maturity and application requirements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The school review and ranking website recently released its list of the Best School Districts in America for 2027, analyzing state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates and more.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of readiness
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  • The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The program provides training in barista skills, espresso brewing, earning a food handler’s license, learning point-of-sale systems, customer service skills, food prep and other more general workplace skills.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • In cell cultures, the researchers found that gamma delta T cells could kill the cancer cells when redirected by the drug.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Almost all Florida seniors will be affected as Medicare Advantage plans pare benefits and raise deductibles, while traditional Medicare sees higher Part D out-of-pocket spending caps and the elimination of $0-premium standalone drug plans.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of drug
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  • Our ongoing relationship and collaboration with the Metallica Scholars Initiative to help raise awareness and support for career and technical education.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The quarterback’s pocket awareness also impressed, consistently moving up in the pocket as edge rushers converged from the outside.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of awareness
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  • Most of his son’s school day is in a special education classroom, but his plan requires him to spend a certain amount of time in a general education classroom alongside his peers.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Catholic preschools’ argument had relied heavily on a series of Supreme Court decisions, starting in 2017, that involved religious schools and public funding – and shifted the wall between church and state in education.
    — Preston Green III, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
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  • In Georgia, Wesley’s Law, championed by Laura and Larry Gay after their son’s death, required public schools to stock overdose-reversal medication such as naloxone.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, cancer survivors who are food-insecure are more likely to forgo medications and care because of cost.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of medication
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  • More troubling still is that their grasp on time, then their very consciousness, begins to break down.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Ex-players reporting more concussion symptoms during their careers, such as nausea, disorientation or loss of consciousness, were more likely to develop erectile dysfunction later.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of consciousness
Noun
  • The centers would offer charging stations, Wi-Fi, bottled water, snacks, blankets, air conditioning and accessible restrooms.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Thousands of vehicles without air conditioning Records obtained by the I-Team also revealed that more than half of the active delivery vehicles assigned in Texas still lack air conditioning.
    — Ginger Allen, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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