readiness
noun
read·i·ness
ˈre-dē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being ready: such as
a
: a state of preparation
As Apollo approached readiness, a new system for validating flight hardware came into use.—
William Hines
William Hines… conditions that prevented all regiments being brought to battle readiness simultaneously …—Graham A. Cosmas
Graham A. CosmasPym presented himself at the entrance to the school drive in readiness for Mr. Cudlove's arrival.—John Le Carré
John Le Carré
b
: prompt willingness
Kostunica has already expressed his readiness to talk with independence-minded leaders in Montenegro …—Joshua Hammer et al.
Joshua Hammer et al.Civil War reportage owed its successes also to the readiness of the military to accept photography as a new visual tool …—Naomi Rosenblum
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Both the lack of confidence and the desire to start anew are real, highlighting the country’s eagerness to get out of its slump and its uncertainty about its leader’s readiness to change course.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Combat readiness has actually gone down because of the transfer of equipment to Ukraine.
—Ido Vock, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The initiative emphasizes college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial literacy and mental health awareness, among other essential life skills.
—City News Service, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance also hit out at European allies for doing too little to support Ukraine, contain Russia and bolster their own military readiness.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Combat readiness has actually gone down because of the transfer of equipment to Ukraine.
—Ido Vock, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The initiative emphasizes college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial literacy and mental health awareness, among other essential life skills.
—City News Service, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance also hit out at European allies for doing too little to support Ukraine, contain Russia and bolster their own military readiness.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for readiness
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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