noun a shortened form of the word 'preparatory school'
Soldiers undergo rigorous training and preparation, or 'preps', before deployment or missions.
In cooking, 'prep' refers to the preparation of ingredients before cooking or assembling a dish.
Doctors and nurses perform medical preps, such as sterilizing equipment, before surgeries or procedures.
Prep courses are designed to help students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT or GRE.
Athletes engage in pregame preparations, or 'preps', to warm up and mentally prepare for a competition.
In the context of a writer, 'prep' may refer to preparing for interviews, research, or outlining a piece of writing before starting to write.
Psychologists may use 'prep' to refer to preparing for therapy sessions, conducting assessments, or planning treatment strategies for their clients.
Chefs may use 'prep' to refer to preparing ingredients, recipes, and kitchen equipment before starting to cook a meal.
Athletes may use 'prep' to refer to preparing for a game or competition by warming up, reviewing strategies, and mentally focusing on the task ahead.
Teachers may use 'prep' to refer to preparing lesson plans, materials, and assessments for their students before a class or school day.