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preparations

 

[ ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The process of making something ready for a particular purpose, especially a medical procedure.

Synonyms

arrangements, preparation, preparatory measures

Examples of usage

  • Before the surgery, the patient underwent extensive preparations to ensure a successful outcome.
  • The preparations for the clinical trial were meticulous and thorough.
Context #2 | Noun

event

Activities or tasks that are done in order to get ready for an event or action.

Synonyms

arrangements, preparatory work

Examples of usage

  • The preparations for the wedding began months in advance.
  • He made all the necessary preparations for the party.
Context #3 | Noun

cooking

The process of getting food ready to cook or eat.

Synonyms

cooking preparations, food prep, meal prep

Examples of usage

  • The preparations for the meal took hours to complete.
  • She was in charge of the food preparations for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "preparations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparações

🇮🇳 तैयारियाँ

🇩🇪 Vorbereitungen

🇮🇩 persiapan

🇺🇦 підготовка

🇵🇱 przygotowania

🇯🇵 準備 (じゅんび)

🇫🇷 préparatifs

🇪🇸 preparaciones

🇹🇷 hazırlıklar

🇰🇷 준비

🇸🇦 تحضيرات

🇨🇿 přípravy

🇸🇰 prípravy

🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)

🇸🇮 priprave

🇮🇸 undirbúningur

🇰🇿 дайындықтар

🇬🇪 მომზადება

🇦🇿 hazırlıqlar

🇲🇽 preparaciones

Etymology

The word "preparations" originated from the Latin word "praeparatio", which means a making ready or preparation. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass a wide range of activities related to getting ready for a particular purpose.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,003, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.