careful preparation
noun phraseUK /ˈkeə.fəl ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈker.fəl ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Getting everything ready slowly and with care so nothing goes wrong.
Careful preparation helped the team win the science fair.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making food or a meal ready with close attention.
Careful preparation of the vegetables made the soup taste great.
3. The work of getting a place or event ready in advance.
Careful preparation of the classroom made the first day smooth.
4. The process of studying and getting ready for a test or task.
Her careful preparation for the spelling bee paid off.