preparation

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preparation
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the action or process of preparing or being prepared for use or consideration.
    E.g. the preparation of a draft contract
  • a substance that is specially made up, especially a medicine or food.
    E.g. there are several effective preparations you can buy over the counter
  • (in conventional harmony) the sounding of the discordant note in a chord in the preceding chord where it is not discordant, lessening the effect of the discord.
  • fuller form of prep2 (sense 1 of the noun).

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