preparation

noun

1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

   noun.act

   Examples

   Preparations for the ceremony had begun.

   Synonyms readying

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a substance prepared according to a formula

   noun.substance

   Examples

   The physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine.

   Synonyms formulation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms planning provision

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

   noun.state

   Examples

   Their preparation was more than adequate.

   Synonyms preparedness readiness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord

   noun.communication

   Examples

   The resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance.

   Antonyms resolution

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. activity leading to skilled behavior

   noun.act

   Synonyms grooming training

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

   noun.act

   Synonyms homework prep

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

   noun.act

   Examples

   He left the preparation of meals to his wife.

   Synonyms cookery cooking

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. The act of preparing or fitting beforehand for a particular purpose, use, service, or condition; previous arrangement or adaptation; a making ready; as, the <i>preparation</i> of land for a crop of wheat; the <i>preparation</i> of troops for a campaign.

   noun

   Source: webster1913