preparation
Pronunciation change
- IPA (key): /prɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: prep‧a‧ra‧tion
Noun change
- (uncountable) Preparation is the act of preparing or getting something ready.
- In preparation for the event, each person chipped in and bought a gift.
- (uncountable) Preparation is when something is prepared or ready for something.