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early preparation
[ˈɜːrli ˌprepəˈreɪʃən]
noun
pl: early preparations
preparação antecipada
1.
the act of making ready or getting organized well in advance of an event or deadline
Early preparation for the exam helped her achieve excellent results.
A preparação antecipada para o exame ajudou-a a obter excelentes resultados.
2.
preliminary work or groundwork done ahead of schedule
Early preparation of the materials ensured a smooth project launch.
A preparação antecipada dos materiais garantiu um lançamento do projeto sem problemas.
Synonyms
advance preparation
prior preparation
preliminary preparation
forward planning
Antonyms
last-minute preparation
late preparation
procrastination
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preparação antecipada
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preparação antecipada
standard term in business and academic contexts
Portugal
preparação antecipada
formal usage; sometimes 'preparação prévia'
Related Idioms & Phrases
get a head start
jump the gun
be ahead of the curve
preparar o caminho
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