preparations
nounUK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃənz/
US /ˌprepəˈreɪʃənz/
Things you do to get ready for something.
She made preparations for the party by cleaning the house and buying snacks.
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2. Substances made for a special purpose, such as medicines or food mixtures.
The pharmacist mixed several preparations for the patient.
3. The act of getting something or someone ready.
The preparations for the school play took several weeks.
4. Things that have been made ready in advance, like meals or supplies.
The hikers packed their preparations into the backpack.