preparations

1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purposeExamples: "preparations for the ceremony had begun"Synonyms: preparation, readying

2. a substance prepared according to a formulaExamples: "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine"Synonyms: formulation, preparation

3. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happeningExamples: "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"Synonyms: planning, preparation, provision

4. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)Examples: "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate"Synonyms: preparation, preparedness, readiness

5. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chordExamples: "the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance"Synonyms: preparationAntonyms: resolution

6. activity leading to skilled behaviorSynonyms: grooming, preparation, training