Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Being in a state or condition of preparation; specifically, in mathematics, transformed in certain ways so as to be brought to a shape convenient for discussion: said of an equation, form, or function.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Made fit or suitable; adapted; ready
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- adjective
Willing . - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
prepare .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
- adjective having made preparations
- adjective equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources
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Examples
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The release was delayed while his label prepared new cover art, but not before it was pilloried on conservative talk shows.
The Seattle Times 2011
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"We note that the term 'prepared to take further action' can only mean quantitative easing 3," he added.
unknown title 2011
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The last thing the sponsors want is to get a bunch of hardcore secular humanists what a lame title prepared to fight back and resist the various pressures that are bound to occur during the course of the show.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Game Show Looks to Convert Atheists”: 2009
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By 1937, Cage created what he called the prepared piano, which is a method of altering the piano's tonal and percussive qualities by placing wood, metal or rubber objects on the piano strings.
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Mr. Schundler, in prepared testimony to a state Senate panel reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, says the governor in May buckled after hearing local talk-radio hosts criticize him for a compromise with the state's main teachers union to win support for the application for federal Race to the Top money.
Schundler Blasts Christie's Handling of Race to the Top Entry Lisa Fleisher 2010
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"I am deeply concerned about the fate of our human space flight program, one of the agency's most recognizable missions," said Subcommittee Ranking Member Pete Olson (R-TX) in prepared remarks.
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All of it could be made available for residents both new and old on technology as websites such as this, in prepared welcome packets to greet each wave of new residents and through myriad other ways.
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Another option would be to set up some scent to possibly help draw a deer in, but scouting and being properly prepared is your best bet.
What is the best way to bring in a deer into shooting range without using a lot of different calls? 2009
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Reuters Protestors held up signs as Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein prepared to testify before a Senate panel in April.
Goldman Pushes Its Image Rehab Liz Rappaport 2010
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"The lower tertiary is recognized as a huge resource with the potential for long life projects of up to 30 to 40 years," said Chevron Vice Chairman George Kirkland in prepared remarks.
Chevron to Invest in Gulf Oil Fields Isabel Ordonez 2010
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