preparation
- noun
- /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
- UK
- So one thing you should do in preparation for next time is start reading the experimental design chapter.
- test preparation
- student preparation
- preparations for school
Examples
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What kind of college preparation can he get in a public school?
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You have a small amount of preparation to do yourself, Richard.
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An important goal of her teaching now is the preparation of her students as global citizens.
Academic text (2008) -
As usual, your preparation for this course is exemplary.
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Our findings provide insight into the area of teacher preparation for students with learning and behavioral disabilities.
Academic text (2012) -
What do employers believe about the adequacy of the job preparation of graduates from occupational programs?
Academic text (2008) -
Xavier was receiving tutoring during his resource periods in preparation for the Algebra 1 ECA.
Academic text (2015) -
– Now, what I'd like you to do Friday, in preparation for the midterm, is write an essay on what we've spoken about today, including in it ritual...
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For homework this week, you need to complete your preparation for the upcoming math test.
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Make sure your preparation for the presentation includes all the necessary materials.
Synonyms
Compounds
A class that teaches breathing, relaxation, and simple exercises to use during birth
- Specialized
A set of shots from guns or artillery aimed at enemy positions before an attack
How Difficult
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Preparation comes from Latin parts pre- 'before' and parare 'to make ready', the same root as prepare. So, at school preparation is the work you do to get ready for the next lesson or a test.