preparation-n; 7 Senses

Sense Number 1: readying

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

Sense Number 2: a substance

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

Sense Number 3: thinking

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

Sense Number 4: preparedness

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

Sense Number 5: precursor

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

Sense Number 6: homework

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

Sense Number 7: cooking

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