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
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The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The drill is part of RTD’s regular emergency preparedness efforts.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Finally, remember that preparedness matters.
—Amy Bjarnason, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The key to smooth, easy travel days is preparedness, and while society has undoubtedly come to rely heavily on technology over the last several years, some remnants of the past are still integral to your travels.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preparedness
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 20 Sep. 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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