preparation
Letters that make preparation
a, o, e, n, p, r, t, i
are letters that make 'preparation'
Words within preparation
PA, rep, re, ti, PR, EPA, para, ration, ar, at, Pa, ratio, par, Ara, on, reparation, prep, rat, RA, Para, AR, Io, ion, Ra, Re, pa, Ar, At, Pr, Ti
are words within 'preparation'
8 possible definitions for 'preparation'
Preparation as "preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
homework, prep
have the same meaning as 'preparation'
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of school assignment, schoolwork.
Derivatives of preparation
prepare, train
are derivatives of 'preparation'.
Preparation as "activity leading to skilled behavior"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
grooming, training
have the same meaning as 'preparation'
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of activity.
Types of preparation
practice, exercise, toilet training, skull practice, schooling, athletic training, discipline, drill, drill, practice session, recitation, military training, retraining, skull session
are types of 'preparation'.
Derivatives of preparation
educate, develop, train, prepare, coach, groom
are derivatives of 'preparation'.
Preparation as "the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
readying
has the same meaning as preparation
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of activity.
Types of preparation
groundwork, prolusion, turnaround, planning, tune-up, fire control, deployment, makeready, priming, turnround, warm-up
are types of 'preparation'.
Derivatives of preparation
prepare, gear up, ready, set, fix, set up
are derivatives of 'preparation'.
Example of preparation used within this context
"preparations for the ceremony had begun"
Preparation as "the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
provision, planning
have the same meaning as 'preparation'
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of thought process, thought, thinking, cerebration, intellection, mentation.
Derivatives of preparation
contrive, plan, project, design
are derivatives of 'preparation'.
Preparation as "a substance prepared according to a formula"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
formulation
has the same meaning as preparation
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of compound, chemical compound.
Derivatives of preparation
formulate
is a derivative of preparation.
Example of preparation used within this context
"the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine"
Preparation as "the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
readiness, preparedness
have the same meaning as 'preparation'
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of state.
Types of preparation
ready, alert, qui vive
are types of 'preparation'.
preparation as a category
'preparation' can be a category of armed services, military machine, war machine, armed forces, military.
Attributes of preparation
ready, unready
are attributes of 'preparation'.
Derivatives of preparation
prepared, prepare, gear up, ready, disposed(p), set, fain, inclined(p), fix, set up
are derivatives of 'preparation'.
Example of preparation used within this context
"putting them in readiness", "their preparation was more than adequate"
Preparation as "(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Antonyms
resolution
has the opposite meaning of preparation
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of harmony, musical harmony.
preparation as a category
'preparation' can be a category of music.
Derivatives of preparation
prepare
is a derivative of preparation.
Example of preparation used within this context
"the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance"
Preparation as "the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat"
Under this definition, preparation is a noun and has the following properties:
Synonyms
cooking, cookery
have the same meaning as 'preparation'
preparation as a type
'preparation' can be a type of change of state.
Types of preparation
boiling, percolation, culinary art, toasting, simmering, baking, browning, broil, broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing, fusion cooking, braising, poaching, roasting, stewing, cuisine
are types of 'preparation'.
Parts of preparation
tenderization, tenderisation, seasoning
are parts of 'preparation'.
preparation as a category
squid, char, barbeque, baste, truss, curry, brown sauce, Chinese brown sauce, fry, reduce, reduce, Jewish rye bread, Jewish rye, toast, blacken, blanch, caramelise, caramelise, alcoholize, alcoholize, marinade, marinate, put up, bake, ovenbake, coddle, crispen, shirr, cook out, pan roast, braise, frizzle, deep-fat-fry, pan-fry, french-fry, deep-fry, stir fry, oven broil, pan-broil, pressure-cook, clarify, cook up, precook, whip up, whomp up, calamari, calamary, challah, hallah, micro-cook, parboil, bruise, alcoholise, sauce, caramelize, tin, caramelize, alcoholise, can, conserve, pickle, brine, lace, spike, fortify, fortify, boil down, boil down, decoct, brown, stuff, fire, nuke, barbecue, griddle, grill, hibachi, jug, microwave, simmer, zap, stew, fricassee, steam, overboil, crisp, broil, souse, scorch, sear, render, try, splat, corn, dun, filet, fillet, puree, strain, dredge, flour, crumb, egg, bread, dress, mask, churn, whisk, beat, scramble, rice, ice, frost, butterfly, devil, spatchcock, cook, concoct, put on, lard, spice, zest, flavor, flavour, ginger, curry, spice up, pepper, salt, cream, season, roast, saute, salt, whip, savor, savour, concentrate, concentrate, farce
are categories of 'preparation'.
Derivatives of preparation
prepare, cook, ready, fix, make
are derivatives of 'preparation'.
Example of preparation used within this context
"cooking can be a great art", "people are needed who have experience in cookery", "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"