preparation
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(noun) the activity of preparing |
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Synonyms: readying |
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Related Words: activity, deployment, fire control, makeready, planning, priming, prolusion, tune-up, turnaround, turnround, warm-up |
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(noun) activity leading to skilled behavior |
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Synonyms: grooming, training |
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Related Words: activity, discipline, drill, exercise, military training, practice, practice session, retraining, schooling, skull practice, skull session |
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(noun) 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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Synonyms: planning, provision |
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Related Words: agreement, applecart, arrangement, calculation, cerebration, deliberation, intellection, mentation, premeditation, thinking, thought |
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(noun) a substance prepared according to a formula |
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Synonyms: formulation |
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Related Words: chemical compound, compound, glycerinated gelatin, polish, smelling salts |
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(noun) preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) |
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Synonyms: homework, prep |
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Related Words: school assignment |
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