make-ready
Americannoun
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Printing. the process of preparing a form for printing by overlays or underlays to equalize the impression.
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the act or process of making something ready for use.
a charge for make-ready on the new car.
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of make-ready
First recorded in 1820–30; noun use of verb phrase make ready
Example Sentences
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“I can’t recall any large project or make-ready that we’ve done on a new vacation rental owner this year.”
From Reuters
Bartlett said the studies could help determine if a rebate or make-ready system works best for consumers.
From Washington Times
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills recently signed a bill into law to exempt municipalities from such “make-ready fees.”
From Washington Times
Make-ready work at the construction site is set for January.
From Washington Post
Unison would like to see the roll-out of "make-ready" schemes where, if an ambulance becomes contaminated, crews can take their vehicle back and swap it.
From The Guardian
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