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#1 preparation n. [readying] the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun". wn
#2 preparation n. [formulation] a substance prepared according to a formula; "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine". wn
#3 preparation n. [planning, provision] the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties". wn
#4 preparation n. [readiness, preparedness] the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate". wn
#5 preparation n. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord; "the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance". wn
#2 preparation n. [formulation] a substance prepared according to a formula; "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine". wn
#3 preparation n. [planning, provision] the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties". wn
#4 preparation n. [readiness, preparedness] the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate". wn
#5 preparation n. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord; "the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance". wn
