preparing

verbnouncommon in dialogue

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preparation

verb

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Also a form of preparepresent participle and gerund of prepare

noun

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[…]
For, as I draw closer and closer to the end, I travel in the circle, nearer and nearer to the beginning. It seems to be one of the kind smoothings and preparings of the way.

Forms

plural: preparings

preparation · The act of preparing or getting ready.prepare · To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to…prepared · Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

preparing · preparation

preposterous · Absurd, or contrary to common sense.prepped · Prepared.prepping · The action or process of preparing something, or preparing…

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