preparation

preparation
n
1. preparatory measure, Inf. prep, proceeding, provision, step, arrangement, plan; groundwork, spadework, Inf. homework; foundation, substructure, base, basis; framework, frame, scaffold, scaffolding; outline, sketch, draft, rough draft, layout, blueprint, diagram.
2. teaching, schooling, learning, book learning, education, formal education, instruction; tutelage, tuition, tutorship, training, grooming, basic training, briefing, familiarization, apprenticeship; experience, background, qualifications.
3. priming, Inf. prepping, making ready, readying, getting ready or set; setting up, fixing up, arranging, ordering, setting one's house in order; Sl. psyching oneself up, Inf. getting oneself in gear, revving up one's engines; practice, rehearsal, tuning up.
4. outfitting, accoutering, equipping, furnishing, supplying, providing; fitting out or up, rigging up or out, decking out, trapping; All Mil. arming, forearming, Sl. heeling, Archaic. harnassing.
5. preparedness, readiness, fitness.
6. preparative, compound, composition, mixture, concoction, product, drug, pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical preparation, Med. prescription, medicine, medication, medicament

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