Commentary: the activity of putting or setting in order some act or purpose
Examples:
Preparations for the ceremony had begun.
She made preparations for her first day at the new job.
Her preparations consisted of packing a lunch and ironing her shirt.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1 6
Commentary: formulation - a substance prepared according to a formula
Examples:
He poured the preparation into the test tube.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: planning, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
Examples:
His preparation for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties.
Sally's fire preparation consisted of going over all the exit routes.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: readiness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Examples:
Putting them in preparation ...
Their preparation was more than adequate.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord.
Examples:
The resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 6
Commentary: prep - preparatory schoolwork done outside school (especially at home)
Examples:
George did his preparations for math class at the kitchen table.
Fido did his preparations for obedience school in the backyard.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 7
Commentary: cookery - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
Examples:
Food preparation can be a great art.
People are needed who have experience in preparation.
He left he preparation of meals to his wife.
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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 8