adequate preparation

collocation in English

meaningsofadequateandpreparation

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adequate
adjective
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/ˈæd.ə.kwət/us
/ˈæd.ə.kwət/
enough or satisfactory for a ...
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preparation
noun
uk
/ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing ...
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(Definition ofadequateandpreparationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As a result, early work experience could inter fere withadequatepreparationfor adulthood.
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There must beadequatepreparationin advance.
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I therefore speak withoutadequatepreparation.
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First, there must beadequatepreparation.
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In either caseadequatepreparationis necessary.
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Is that anadequatepreparationfor 1992?
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It would be difficult to makeadequatepreparation.
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It meant thatadequatepreparationhad not been made.
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We must haveadequatepreparation, organisation and training.
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This report seeks a balance between the need foradequatepreparationin both those fields.
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The difference is as to what isadequatepreparationand what is inadequate.
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He suggests that there is simply not enough time foradequatepreparation.
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How-ever, it would be unforgivable if we stumbled forwards withoutadequatepreparation.
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It could cause an appeal brought about withoutadequatepreparation, support and discussion within the industry.
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I do not think thatadequatepreparationwas done for the introduction of this course.
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I am not suggesting calling a high-level conference withoutadequatepreparationthrough official channels.
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They have completely failed to do so, and now they have rushed in withoutadequatepreparation.
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The action station should be placed in a state ofadequatepreparation.
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It is essential that the tax should not be debated withoutadequatepreparation.
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Unless we face this, noadequatepreparationto meet the social problem will be made.
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There must be prior commitments andadequatepreparationbetween allies if aggression is to be deterred.
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It is without detail because there was notadequatepreparationbefore it was introduced.
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Nothing would be more unwise than to rush into legislation withoutadequatepreparationand consultation.
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I submit that the programme has been tackled at too fast a rate and withoutadequatepreparation.
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Changes in legislative provision will be introduced speedily, butadequatepreparationfor them has not been made.
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