Preparation Meaning
/ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of preparing or getting ready.
nounThe state of being prepared; readiness.
Sentence Examples
We failed due to a lack of preparation.
How much money was saved in preparation for the summer vacation?
She stressed the importance of careful preparation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team's careful ____ for the match helped them win the trophy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Thorough ____ is the key to delivering a confident and effective presentation to any audience.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English preparacion, from Middle French preparacion, from Latin praeparatio, praeparationem. Morphologically prepare + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team's careful ____ for the match helped them win the trophy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Thorough ____ is the key to delivering a confident and effective presentation to any audience.