1. the action or process of making something ready for use or consideration
2. something that is made or prepared, especially a medicine or food product
3. the state of being ready or prepared

Examples

• The preparation for the wedding took months of planning.
• She spent hours in preparation for her job interview.
• The chef’s careful preparation of ingredients made the dish perfect.
• The medicine is a special preparation for treating headaches.
• His thorough preparation helped him pass the exam easily.
• The team’s preparation for the game included extra practice sessions.
• The laboratory preparation contained several chemical compounds.