preparation meaning
preparation :
preparation, readiness
noun
▪ She is doing her exam preparation.
▪ She is getting ready for her exam.
▪ Preparation is key to success.
▪ Getting ready is important for success.
paraphrasing
▪ planning – preparation
▪ arrangement – readiness
▪ setup – planning
▪ organization – arrangement
Pronunciation
preparation [ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən]
The stress is on the third syllable 'ra' and sounds like 'prep-uh-RAY-shun'.
Common phrases and grammar about preparation
preparation - Common meaning
noun
preparation, readiness
Part of Speech Changes for "preparation"
▪ prepare (verb) – get ready
▪ preparatory (adjective) – related to preparing
▪ prepared (adjective) – ready
Common Expressions with "preparation"
▪ exam preparation – getting ready for exams
▪ meal preparation – preparing food
▪ preparation time – time to prepare
▪ preparation work – the work of preparing
Important examples of preparation in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, preparation is used to describe the act of getting ready for something.
Example of a confusing word: preservation (to maintain or protect)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, preparation is used as a noun, often following verbs like 'undergo', 'complete', or 'require'.
preparation
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
'in preparation for'
used to indicate doing something to get ready for an event.
Differences between similar words and preparation
preparation
,
planning
differences
preparation is the act of getting ready for something, while planning is the process of making a detailed proposal for doing something.
preparation
,
planning – planning
differences
preparation is the act of getting ready, while planning involves making detailed proposals.
Words with the same origin as preparation
The origin of preparation
preparation comes from the Latin word 'præparatio', which means 'the act of making ready'.
Word structure
It has the prefix 'pre' (before), root 'parare' (to make ready), and suffix 'ation' (noun), so preparation means 'the act of making ready'.
Words with the same origin
The root of preparation is 'prepare'. Words with the same root include prepare, preparatory, and prepared.
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