meal preparation
nounUK /miːl ˌprepəˈreɪʃən/
US /mil ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
The act of getting food ready to eat.
Meal preparation takes less time when you plan your menu for the week.
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2. The process of washing, chopping, and measuring ingredients before cooking.
Good meal preparation makes the actual cooking go smoothly.
3. The practice of preparing several meals in advance for the days ahead.
She spends Sunday on meal preparation so weeknights are stress-free.
4. The work done by staff to set out and arrange food for serving.
The restaurant's meal preparation begins hours before opening.