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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Leaders used the event to assess both the drone’s performance and the readiness of troops assigned to fly and manage it.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Besides the pledge to increase defense spending, the defense chiefs said their countries are taking concrete steps to improve readiness and deterrence, with Britian building six new munitions factories and Germany repositioning troops near its eastern border.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Over the past decade, the county average for college readiness has jumped nearly 20%.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Besides the pledge to increase defense spending, the defense chiefs said their countries are taking concrete steps to improve readiness and deterrence, with Britian building six new munitions factories and Germany repositioning troops near its eastern border.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
The timing, Bacon continued, is a function of culture and readiness.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Over the past decade, the county average for college readiness has jumped nearly 20%.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
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 17 Feb. 2026.
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