preparations
Getting everything ready
Preparations are things done beforehand to get ready for something: preparations for the wedding, emergency preparations.
The word often implies multiple steps or activities: The preparations took weeks.
A preparation can also be a substance specially made for a purpose—a medicinal preparation, a chemical preparation.
In music, a preparation is a note or chord that sets up a dissonance.
Underlying support structure
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- excavationAct of unearthing
- surveyingMeasuring and charting terrain
- gradingAssigning marks to work
footings · site · clearing · demolition · drainage · stabilization · scaffolding · permits
Planned approach to goals
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- agendaFormal discussion list
- schedulePlan of timed events
- timetableArranged list of events
roadmap · outline · framework · logistics · coordination · prioritization · budgeting · allocation
Active mental awareness
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
poised · primed · provisioned · equipped · drills · rehearsal · training · conditioning
foundation
Underlying support structure
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- excavationAct of unearthing
- surveyingMeasuring and charting terrain
grading · footings · site · clearing · demolition · drainage · stabilization · scaffolding · permits · zoning
strategy
Planned approach to goals
timetable · roadmap · outline · framework · logistics · coordination · prioritization · budgeting · allocation · milestones
alertness
Active mental awareness
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
vigilance · poised · primed · provisioned · equipped · drills · rehearsal · training · conditioning · stockpiling
compound
Combined into one
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
ointment · elixir · salve · poultice · infusion · decoction · extract · serum · suspension · emulsion
marinade
Seasoned steeping liquid
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- preppingMaking ready beforehand
chopping · blanching · sautéing · simmering · reduction · roux · stock · dressing · garnish · plating
- holiday prepadvent, gifts, decorating, shopping, countdown
- apothecarypharmacy, apothecary, drugstore, dispensary, pharmacist
- Biodynamicscow horns, cow horn, life forces, stirring, burial practices
- groom's weddingtuxedo, suit, attire, boutonniere, vows
preparationsimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · winging it · ad-libbing · extemporization · impulsiveness
preparationsunreadiness
State of being unprepared
unpreparedness · neglect · carelessness · inattention · oversight
preparationsaftermath
Results following an event
execution · implementation · completion · conclusion · follow-through
- mental preparationCognitive readiness beforehand
- tax preparationReadying income documents for government
- meal preparationReadying food for eating
- food preparationMaking edibles ready
- test preparationReadying for an exam
- interview preparationReadying for a formal meeting