prep

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

  1. preparation: dealer prep on the car included.

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

adjective
  1. preparatory: a prep school.

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

verb (used with object),prepped, prep·ping.
  1. to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.

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

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

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

verb (used without object),prepped, prep·ping.
  1. to prepare; get ready: to prep for the game.

  2. to attend a preparatory school.

Origin of prep

1
First recorded in 1860–65; by shortening

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Other definitions for PrEP (2 of 3)

PrEP
[ prep ]

nounMedicine/Medical.
  1. 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.

Other definitions for prep. (3 of 3)

prep.

abbreviation
  1. preparation.

  2. preparatory.

  1. prepare.

  2. preposition.

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British Dictionary definitions for prep (1 of 2)

prep

/ (prɛp) /


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

verbpreps, prepping or prepped
  1. (tr) to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure

British Dictionary definitions for prep. (2 of 2)

prep.

abbreviation for
  1. preparation

  2. preparatory

  1. preposition

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