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
Naomi RosenblumExamples of readiness in a Sentence
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This careful, phased approach allows the state to evaluate their cost-effectiveness, ensure provider readiness, and monitor potential impacts on Medicaid’s overall budget.
—Andrea Barton Reeves, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
The term entered English in the 16th–17th century, first as a military term, before evolving into its broader modern meanings related to awareness and readiness.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Officials said in the District 219 release that Scott is an innovative professional with an unwavering commitment to address students’ academic, social/emotional development, and college and career readiness needs.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
There is a mutual readiness to work to restore relations and gradually solve a colossal amount of systemic strategic problems in the global architecture.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Barton Reeves, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
The term entered English in the 16th–17th century, first as a military term, before evolving into its broader modern meanings related to awareness and readiness.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Officials said in the District 219 release that Scott is an innovative professional with an unwavering commitment to address students’ academic, social/emotional development, and college and career readiness needs.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
There is a mutual readiness to work to restore relations and gradually solve a colossal amount of systemic strategic problems in the global architecture.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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