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1
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
- Preparation can make the difference between life and death in a natural disaster.
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2
the act or process of making ready for something
- Much of the coursework this semester has been spent on preparation for the statewide exams.
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3
a substance made ready for use as a medicine
- To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.
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“Preparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.
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