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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The work is part of a larger effort statewide to update the National Guard’s armories, as renovations in recent years have either been completed or are planned at many readiness centers, including those in Brainerd, New Ulm, Marshall, Moorhead and Fergus Falls.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The new funding will support continued technology development, operational readiness, and the beginning of 10Beauty’s initial deployment across its first launch partners, according to the company.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Despite those inventories, analysts say the central challenge facing the army is readiness rather than quantity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Their readiness depends heavily on contractor support from their manufacturer, Lockheed Martin.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The new funding will support continued technology development, operational readiness, and the beginning of 10Beauty’s initial deployment across its first launch partners, according to the company.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Despite those inventories, analysts say the central challenge facing the army is readiness rather than quantity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Their readiness depends heavily on contractor support from their manufacturer, Lockheed Martin.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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