prep

[ prep ]

/ prɛp /

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noun

preparatory school.

a preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run: The race is a good prep for the Kentucky Derby.

preparation: dealer prep on the car included.

the act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.

adjective

preparatory: a prep school.

involving or used for preparation: the mortuary's prep room.

verb (used with object), prepped, prep·ping.

to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.

to prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.

to prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.

to prepare (something); make ready: You can prep the onions and peppers in advance.

verb (used without object), prepped, prep·ping.

to prepare; get ready: to prep for the game.

to attend a preparatory school.

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Origin of prep

First recorded in 1860–65; by shortening

Definition for prep (2 of 3)

PrEP

[ prep ]

/ prɛp /

noun Medicine/Medical.

pre-exposure prophylaxis: the prevention of a disease such as HIV or hepatitis A through the use of pills or vaccine, administered typically to those whose risk of contracting the disease is substantial.

Definition for prep (3 of 3)

prep.

preparation.

preparatory.

prepare.

preposition.

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In response to this reporting, the IRS launched an internal review, which resulted in major changes to its deal with the tax-prep industry.
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If you are considering getting a coronavirus test at an airport, some pre-swab prep is required, starting with checking the travel requirements of your destination.
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Then when I’m up at the crack of dawn to start the day’s prep, I just turn on the oven and toss them in.
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Despite this, Republicans are prepping demands for their consent.
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The company is prepping for an Emmy Awards campaign, in fact.
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British Dictionary definitions for prep (1 of 2)

prep

/ (prɛp) /

noun

informal short for preparation (def. 5), mainly US preparatory school

verb preps, prepping or prepped

(tr) to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure

British Dictionary definitions for prep (2 of 2)

prep.

abbreviation for

preparation

preparatory

preposition

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for prep

prep

[ prĕp ]

v.

To prepare for a medical examination or surgical procedure.

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