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preparatory
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of PREPARATORY
always used before a noun
: used or done to prepare for something准备的；预备的
- The new employees have begun preparatory [=introductory] training.新员工已经开始进行入职训练。
- There is a lot of preparatory work involved in teaching.教学包含许多准备工作。
preparatory to
formal : as a way of becoming ready for (something) : in preparation for (something)做…的准备；为…做准备
- Preparatory to the job interview, I researched the company.为准备应聘面试，我研究了这家公司。
preparatory
adjective
pre·pa·ra·to·ry pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 
also ˈpre-p(ə-)rə-,
pri-ˈpa-rə- : preparing or serving to prepare for something : introductory
Synonyms
Example Sentences
There is a lot of preparatory work involved in teaching. a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges
Recent Examples on the Web Per his LinkedIn, Ball later attended the Professional Children's School, a college preparatory institution in New York City for aspiring actors and dancers. 
Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Before & After Shave Cream This three-in-one product softens hair as a preparatory pre-shave treatment, acts as a protective shaving cream and can be used to moisturize and restore skin after shaving. Jemima Sissons, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 Laurie was undergoing tests and other preparatory work while waiting for the kidney to arrive. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2022 If school is the preparatory environment entrusted, there needs to be a focus on preparing youth for life. Rod Berger, Forbes, 30 June 2022 Parents in a low-income Spanish-speaking section of Los Angeles wanted a college-preparatory high school, and Welch delivered. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2022 That length of preparatory runway is proving essential these days. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 All the preparatory steps are about keeping any soil below the gravel, to avoid creating invitations for weed seeds to take hold. New York Times, 2 Mar. 2022 In her preparatory drawings for the minimalist installations, straight yellow lines rendered usually in wax crayon are aligned atop mottled, ink-wash backdrops. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 See More
Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Before & After Shave Cream This three-in-one product softens hair as a preparatory pre-shave treatment, acts as a protective shaving cream and can be used to moisturize and restore skin after shaving. Jemima Sissons, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 Laurie was undergoing tests and other preparatory work while waiting for the kidney to arrive. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2022 If school is the preparatory environment entrusted, there needs to be a focus on preparing youth for life. Rod Berger, Forbes, 30 June 2022 Parents in a low-income Spanish-speaking section of Los Angeles wanted a college-preparatory high school, and Welch delivered. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2022 That length of preparatory runway is proving essential these days. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 All the preparatory steps are about keeping any soil below the gravel, to avoid creating invitations for weed seeds to take hold. New York Times, 2 Mar. 2022 In her preparatory drawings for the minimalist installations, straight yellow lines rendered usually in wax crayon are aligned atop mottled, ink-wash backdrops. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, borrowed from Latin praeparātōrius, from praeparāre "to prepare" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix, originally in derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of preparatory was in the 15th century Phrases Containing preparatory
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