preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
While federal regulations require nursing homes to have emergency plans with options for backup power or evacuations, some states demand additional preparedness.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
Digital preparedness is increasingly the factor that determines which companies can manage these pressures effectively and which ones are caught off guard.
—Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Rather, Colbert won after knocking, by his count, on 20,000 doors, wearing out several pairs of size 15 shoes and putting parochial concerns, such as wildfire prevention, disaster preparedness and flood control, at the center of his campaign.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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