Meaning ofpreparationin English

Noun

1. the action of making ready
   The chef's preparation for the meal took hours.
2. state of being equipped or ready
   The recipe requires careful preparation.
3. an act or process of making ready
   Before the exam, I completed my preparation.
4. the day preceding a Jewish festival
   Preparation for the festival was intense.
5. activities preliminary to performing a religious service
   The priest made careful preparation for the service.
6. an introductory note in a chord that persists into the following discord
   The piano piece required careful preparation to avoid awkward transitions.