One entry found for
preparation.
Main Entry:
prep·a·ra·tion 
Pronunciation:
prep-
-
r
-sh
n
Function:
noun
1 : the action or process of making ready in advance
2 : a state of being prepared
: READINESS3 : an act or measure that prepares <busy with
preparations for the picnic>
4 : something prepared <a medicinal
preparation>