- the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
- a substance prepared according to a formula
- the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
- the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
💬 Examples
- "preparations for the ceremony had begun"
- "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine"
- "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"
- "putting them in readiness"