Answer: preparation

AnswerCrossword Clue
preparationA substance that is specially made up and usually sold, esp. a medicine or food
preparationA specimen that has been prepared for scientific or medical examination
preparation(in conventional harmony) The sounding of the discordant note in a chord in the preceding chord where it is not discordant, lessening the effect of the discord
preparationThe action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration
preparationSomething done to get ready for an event or undertaking
preparationthe act of preparing