preparation

present participle of prepare

plural of preparing

simple past tense and past participle of prepare

(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

(obsolete) preparation

(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip. / (transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready. / (uncountable) The state of being prepared; readiness. / A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.

plural of preparation

One who, or that which, prepares, fits, or makes ready.