Preparing

//pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    preparation

    "It must be remembered that different methods are adopted in these preparings to produce the different kinds of yarn required for the different kinds of worsted fabrics which are manufactured[…]"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of prepare form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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approachingarrangementat handbasic trainingbrewingbriefing

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"You should have known better than to take an examination without preparing for it."

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