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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Local business growth in West Charlotte Wells Fargo’s funding also will help the CLT Alliance Foundation assess small business needs and launch readiness programs with a focus on west Charlotte.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The remarks underscored a fundamental shift in the department’s priorities and signaled a new readiness to wield federal law enforcement in ways critics warn could intimidate voters and undermine electoral independence.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
And operational readiness is shaped not only by training plans, exercises and deployments, but also by the everyday systems, people and services that support our sailors and their families.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The remarks underscored a fundamental shift in the department’s priorities and signaled a new readiness to wield federal law enforcement in ways critics warn could intimidate voters and undermine electoral independence.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
And operational readiness is shaped not only by training plans, exercises and deployments, but also by the everyday systems, people and services that support our sailors and their families.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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