transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌpre-pə-ˈrā-shən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English preparacion, from Middle French preparation, from Latin praeparation-, praeparatio, from praeparare to prepare
Date: 14th century
1. : the action or process of making something ready for use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, test, or duty
2. : a state of being prepared : readiness
3. : a preparatory act or measure
4. : something that is prepared ; specifically : a medicinal substance made ready for use
a preparation for colds