preparation
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1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change of state, |
| definition | : | the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | baking, |
| definition | : | cooking by dry heat in an oven (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | browning, toasting, |
| definition | : | cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | broil, broiling, grilling, |
| definition | : | cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | frying, sauteing, |
| definition | : | cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fusion cooking, |
| definition | : | cooking that combines ingredients and techniques and seasonings from different cuisines (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | braising, |
| definition | : | cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | poaching, |
| definition | : | cooking in simmering liquid (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | roasting, |
| definition | : | cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | percolation, |
| definition | : | the act of making coffee in a percolator (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cuisine, culinary art, |
| definition | : | the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared (noun.food) |
| part holonym | : | seasoning, |
| definition | : | the act of adding a seasoning to food (noun.act) |
| domain member category | : | challah, hallah, |
| definition | : | (Judaism) a loaf of white bread containing eggs and leavened with yeast; often formed into braided loaves and glazed with eggs before baking (noun.food) |
| domain member category | : | jewish rye, jewish rye bread, |
| definition | : | (Judaism) bread made with rye flour; usually contains caraway seeds (noun.food) |
| domain member category | : | calamari, calamary, squid, |
| definition | : | (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food (noun.food) |
| domain member category | : | curry, |
| definition | : | (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice (noun.food) |
| domain member category | : | alcoholise, alcoholize, |
| definition | : | make alcoholic, as by fermenting (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | alcoholise, alcoholize, |
| definition | : | treat or infuse with alcohol (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | conserve, |
| definition | : | preserve with sugar (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | pickle, |
| definition | : | preserve in a pickling liquid (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | salt, |
| definition | : | preserve with salt (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | marinade, marinate, |
| definition | : | soak in marinade (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | can, put up, tin, |
| definition | : | preserve in a can or tin (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | brine, |
| definition | : | soak in brine (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | fortify, lace, spike, |
| definition | : | add alcohol to (beverages) (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | fortify, |
| definition | : | add nutrients to (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | bake, |
| definition | : | cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | ovenbake, |
| definition | : | bake in an oven (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | brown, |
| definition | : | fry in a pan until it changes color (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | coddle, |
| definition | : | cook in nearly boiling water (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | fire, |
| definition | : | bake in a kiln so as to harden (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | farce, stuff, |
| definition | : | fill with a stuffing while cooking (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | baste, |
| definition | : | cover with liquid before cooking (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | souse, |
| definition | : | cook in a marinade (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | crisp, crispen, toast, |
| definition | : | make brown and crisp by heating (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | shirr, |
| definition | : | bake (eggs) in their shells until they are set (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | blanch, parboil, |
| definition | : | cook (vegetables) briefly (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | overboil, |
| definition | : | boil excessively (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | fricassee, |
| definition | : | make a fricassee of by cooking (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | stew, |
| definition | : | cook slowly and for a long time in liquid (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | jug, |
| definition | : | stew in an earthenware jug (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | simmer, |
| definition | : | boil slowly at low temperature (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | roast, |
| definition | : | cook with dry heat, usually in an oven (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | pan roast, |
| definition | : | roast in a pan (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | braise, |
| definition | : | cook in liquid (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | fry, |
| definition | : | cook on a hot surface using fat (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | frizzle, |
| definition | : | fry something until it curls and becomes crisp (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | deep-fat-fry, |
| definition | : | fry in deep fat (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | griddle, |
| definition | : | cook on a griddle (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | pan-fry, |
| definition | : | fry in a pan (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | deep-fry, french-fry, |
| definition | : | cook by immersing in fat (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | stir fry, |
| definition | : | fry very quickly over high heat (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | saute, |
| definition | : | fry briefly over high heat (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | grill, |
| definition | : | cook over a grill (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | hibachi, |
| definition | : | cook over a hibachi grill (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | steam, |
| definition | : | cook something by letting steam pass over it (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | broil, oven broil, |
| definition | : | cook under a broiler (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | pan-broil, |
| definition | : | broil in a pan (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | pressure-cook, |
| definition | : | cook in a pressure cooker (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | bruise, |
| definition | : | break up into small pieces for food preparation (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | blacken, char, scorch, sear, |
| definition | : | burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | render, try, |
| definition | : | melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | splat, |
| definition | : | split open and flatten for cooking (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | clarify, |
| definition | : | make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | dun, |
| definition | : | cure by salting (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | corn, |
| definition | : | preserve with salt (verb.change) |
| domain member category | : | filet, fillet, |
| definition | : | cut into filets (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | puree, strain, |
| definition | : | rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | egg, |
| definition | : | coat with beaten egg (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | dredge, |
| definition | : | cover before cooking (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | flour, |
| definition | : | cover with flour (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | crumb, |
| definition | : | coat with bread crumbs (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | truss, |
| definition | : | tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | bread, |
| definition | : | cover with bread crumbs (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | mask, |
| definition | : | cover with a sauce (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | dress, |
| definition | : | put a dressing on (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | sauce, |
| definition | : | dress (food) with a relish (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | whip, whisk, |
| definition | : | whip with or as if with a wire whisk (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | cream, |
| definition | : | make creamy by beating (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | beat, scramble, |
| definition | : | stir vigorously (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | churn, |
| definition | : | stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | rice, |
| definition | : | sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | frost, ice, |
| definition | : | decorate with frosting (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | butterfly, |
| definition | : | cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking (verb.contact) |
| domain member category | : | put on, |
| definition | : | put on the stove or ready for cooking (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | spatchcock, |
| definition | : | prepare for eating if or as if a spatchcock (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | devil, |
| definition | : | coat or stuff with a spicy paste (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | cook, |
| definition | : | prepare a hot meal (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | precook, |
| definition | : | cook beforehand so that the actual preparation won't take long (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | whip up, whomp up, |
| definition | : | prepare or cook quickly or hastily (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | concoct, cook up, |
| definition | : | prepare or cook by mixing ingredients (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | lard, |
| definition | : | prepare or cook with lard (verb.creation) |
| domain member category | : | curry, |
| definition | : | season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking (verb.perception) |
| domain member category | : | spice, spice up, zest, |
| definition | : | add herbs or spices to (verb.perception) |
| domain member category | : | ginger, |
| definition | : | add ginger to in order to add flavor (verb.perception) |
| domain member category | : | savor, savour, |
| definition | : | give taste to (verb.perception) |
| domain member category | : | pepper, |
| definition | : | add pepper to (verb.perception) |
| domain member category | : | salt, |
| definition | : | add salt to (verb.perception) |
2. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) (noun.act)
3. activity leading to skilled behavior (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | activity, |
| definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | athletic training, |
| definition | : | the course of practice and exercise and diet undertaken by an athlete (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | discipline, |
| definition | : | training to improve strength or self-control (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | drill, |
| definition | : | (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | military training, |
| definition | : | training soldiers in military procedures (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | retraining, |
| definition | : | training for a new occupation (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | schooling, |
| definition | : | the training of an animal (especially the training of a horse for dressage) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | toilet training, |
| definition | : | training a young child to use the toilet (noun.act) |
4. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | activity, |
| definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fire control, |
| definition | : | preparation for the delivery of shellfire on a target (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | deployment, |
| definition | : | the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | groundwork, |
| definition | : | preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | makeready, |
| definition | : | final preparation and adjustments (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | priming, |
| definition | : | the act of making something ready (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | planning, |
| definition | : | an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | turnaround, turnround, |
| definition | : | act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip (noun.act) |
5. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | applecart, |
| definition | : | the planning that is disrupted when someone `upsets the applecart' (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | malice aforethought, mens rea, |
| definition | : | (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials (noun.cognition) |
6. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | harmony, musical harmony, |
| definition | : | the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords (noun.communication) |
| domain category | : | music, |
| definition | : | an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner (noun.communication) |
7. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | state, |
| definition | : | the way something is with respect to its main attributes (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | ready, |
| definition | : | poised for action (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | alert, qui vive, |
| definition | : | condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action (noun.state) |
| attribute | : | ready, |
| definition | : | completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress (adj.all) |
| attribute | : | unready, |
| definition | : | not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond (adj.all) |
8. a substance prepared according to a formula (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | chemical compound, compound, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | glycerinated gelatin, |
| definition | : | a gelatinous preparation made from gelatin and glycerin and water; used as a base for ointments and suppositories (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | nebula, |
| definition | : | a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | polish, |
| definition | : | a preparation used in polishing (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | starch, |
| definition | : | a commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | smelling salts, |
| definition | : | a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness (noun.substance) |
9. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cook, |
| definition | : | transform and make suitable for consumption by heating (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cook, |
| definition | : | prepare a hot meal (verb.creation) |
10. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | prepare, train, |
| definition | : | undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession (verb.cognition) |
11. activity leading to skilled behavior (noun.act)
| derivation | : | train, |
| definition | : | exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | coach, train, |
| definition | : | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | groom, prepare, train, |
| definition | : | educate for a future role or function (verb.social) |
12. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose (noun.act)
| derivation | : | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up, |
| definition | : | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change) |
13. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening (noun.cognition)
14. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord (noun.communication)
| antonym | : | resolution, |
| definition | : | (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | prepare, |
| definition | : | lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord (verb.perception) |
15. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) (noun.state)
| derivation | : | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up, |
| definition | : | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | prepared, |
| definition | : | made ready or fit or suitable beforehand (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | ready, |
| definition | : | completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress (adj.all) |
16. a substance prepared according to a formula (noun.substance)
| derivation | : | formulate, |
| definition | : | prepare according to a formula (verb.creation) |
17. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cook, |
| definition | : | transform and make suitable for consumption by heating (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cook, |
| definition | : | prepare a hot meal (verb.creation) |
18. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | prepare, train, |
| definition | : | undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession (verb.cognition) |
19. activity leading to skilled behavior (noun.act)
| derivation | : | train, |
| definition | : | exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | coach, train, |
| definition | : | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | groom, prepare, train, |
| definition | : | educate for a future role or function (verb.social) |
20. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose (noun.act)
| derivation | : | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up, |
| definition | : | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change) |
21. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening (noun.cognition)
22. (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord (noun.communication)
| antonym | : | resolution, |
| definition | : | (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | prepare, |
| definition | : | lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord (verb.perception) |
23. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) (noun.state)
| derivation | : | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up, |
| definition | : | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | prepared, |
| definition | : | made ready or fit or suitable beforehand (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | ready, |
| definition | : | completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress (adj.all) |
24. a substance prepared according to a formula (noun.substance)
| derivation | : | formulate, |
| definition | : | prepare according to a formula (verb.creation) |
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