noun
preparation
prep-uh-RAY-shuhn/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
The act of making ready for an intended purpose.
Preparation for the hike includes packing essential items into a backpack.
Etymology
The pieces express making ready beforehand. Preparation is the preliminary work of putting things in order for an intended event or purpose.
In context
a portal which will just assist in gate preparation not not like a like a coaching center or something but where the the key features would be know can I list all the gate topics to some NPEL videos.
More examples
- The presentation goes smoothly thanks to careful preparation.
- We move the furniture in preparation for painting.
- Preparations for the wedding are almost complete.
Forms
preparation · preparations
prepare verb — To make ready for a particular purpose.
preparatory adjective — Done to get ready for something.
Similar words
- planning
- Emphasizes deciding what to do rather than carrying out practical tasks.
- groundwork
- Emphasizes early work that supports a later effort.