the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; preparations for the ceremony had begun

[ Syn: readying ]

a substance prepared according to a formula; the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine

[ Syn: formulation ]

the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties

[ Syn: planning , provision ]

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); putting them in readiness; their preparation was more than adequate

[ Syn: readiness , preparedness ]

(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord; the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance'

activity leading to skilled behavior

[ Syn: training , grooming ]

preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

[ Syn: homework , prep ]

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; cooking can be a great art; people are needed who have experience in cookery; he left the preparation of meals to his wife

[ Syn: cooking , cookery ]