Preperation vs. Preparation: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 30, 2023
"Preperation" is a common misspelling of the correct term "Preparation," which refers to the action of making something ready in advance.

Which is correct: Preperation or Preparation
How to spell Preparation?

Preperation is Incorrect

Preparation is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "prepare" and just add "ation" at the end.

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Oct 29, 2023
Remember there's only one 'e' after the initial 'pr' in "preparation."

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Oct 29, 2023
Use the mnemonic: “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.”

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Mentally break the word down: pre-par-a-tion.

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Oct 29, 2023
Relate the word to "prepare," which also has an 'a' after the 'p.'

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Oct 29, 2023
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Preperation and Preparation Definitions
Preparation
Preparation is the process of creating or getting something ready.
The preparation of legal documents took several hours.

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Sep 15, 2023
Preparation
Preparation is a state of readiness.
His preparation gave him confidence before the big game.

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Sep 15, 2023
Preparation
The act or process of preparing
The preparation of dinner for six people.

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Preparation
Often preparations An action done to prepare for something, especially for an event or undertaking
Preparations for the opening of the new school.

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Preparation
A substance, such as a medicine, prepared for a particular purpose.

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Preparation
The anticipation of a dissonant tone by means of its introduction as a consonant tone in the preceding chord.

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Preparation
(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
I went over my notes in preparation for the exam.

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Preparation
A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
The traditional remedy is a bitter preparation made from steamed herbs.

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Preparation
(music) Any of the objects placed between the strings of a prepared piano.

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Preparation
(music) The previous introduction, as an integral part of a chord, of a note continued into a succeeding dissonance.

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Preparation
The act of preparing or fitting beforehand for a particular purpose, use, service, or condition; previous arrangement or adaptation; a making ready; as, the preparation of land for a crop of wheat; the preparation of troops for a campaign.

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Preparation
The state of being prepared or made ready; preparedness; readiness; fitness; as, a nation in good preparation for war.

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Preparation
That which makes ready, prepares the way, or introduces; a preparatory act or measure.
I will show what preparations there were in nature for this dissolution.

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Preparation
That which is prepared, made, or compounded by a certain process or for a particular purpose; a combination. Specifically: (a) Any medicinal substance fitted for use. (b) Anything treated for preservation or examination as a specimen. (c) Something prepared for use in cookery.
I wish the chemists had been more sparing who magnify their preparations.
In the preparations of cookery, the most volatile parts of vegetables are destroyed.

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Preparation
The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension.

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Preparation
The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose;
Preparations for the ceremony had begun

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Preparation
The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening;
His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties

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Preparation
The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action);
Putting them in readiness
Their preparation was more than adequate

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Preparation
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord;
The resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another disonance

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Preparation
The act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat;
Cooking can be a great art
People are needed who have experience in cookery
He left the preparation of meals to his wife

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Preparation
Preparation is the act of making something ready beforehand.
Her preparation for the exam was thorough.

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Preparation
Preparation refers to a substance specially made up in advance.
The chef made a special preparation for the sauce.

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Preparation
Preparation involves planning or groundwork done in advance.
Extensive preparation is crucial for a successful presentation.

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Sep 15, 2023
FAQs
What is the pronunciation of Preparation?
It's pronounced as /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/.

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Oct 29, 2023
Which vowel is used before Preparation?
The vowel 'o' is commonly used before "Preparation," as in "for preparation."

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Oct 29, 2023
Why is it called Preparation?
It's called "preparation" as it stems from the verb "prepare," which signifies getting something ready in advance.

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What is the singular form of Preparation?
"Preparation" is already in its singular form.

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What is the second form of Preparation?
N/A, it doesn't have multiple forms like a verb.

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Oct 29, 2023
Which preposition is used with Preparation?
"For" is often used, as in "preparation for."

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Which conjunction is used with Preparation?
"And," as in "preparation and planning."

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Oct 29, 2023
What is the third form of Preparation?
N/A, it doesn't have multiple forms like a verb.

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Is Preparation a negative or positive word?
It is generally a neutral or positive word, depending on context.

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Oct 29, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Preparation?
The third syllable, "ra," is stressed.

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What is the opposite of Preparation?
The opposite could be "unpreparedness" or "negligence."

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What is another term for Preparation?
Another term could be "readiness" or "planning."

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Oct 29, 2023
How is Preparation used in a sentence?
"The team's diligent preparation was evident in their victory."

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Which article is used with Preparation?
"The" or "a," depending on the context.

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Which determiner is used with Preparation?
"The" or "a," depending on context.

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