preparation
/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ · prep·a·ra·tion
noun
- The act of preparing or getting ready. The chef’s preparation of the vegetables took an hour before cooking began.
- The state of being prepared; readiness. Her thorough preparation for the interview impressed the hiring committee.
- That which is prepared. The preparation for the ceremony included fresh flowers and candles.
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Did you know? The word ‘preparation’ was famously used by the ancient Roman poet Horace in the phrase ‘preparation of the mind’, highlighting its long-standing link to mental readiness.