Meaning of the word preparatory in English

What does preparatory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preparatory

US /prɪˈper.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /prɪˈpær.ə.tər.i/

Adjective

serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking.

Example:
more preparatory work is needed
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