prep
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɹɛp// UK //pɹˈɛp// prep
n. the work you do to get ready for something. It is a short way of saying 'preparation'.
n. the process of preparing for an event, examination, or task. Informal in register; often used as a clipping of 'preparation' in academic or medical contexts.
I need to do some prep before the meeting starts.
The surgical team began the patient's prep an hour before the scheduled operation time.
Despite weeks of intensive exam prep, the students found the final physics paper significantly more challenging than the practice materials had suggested.
Usage
Typically functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process of getting ready.