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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Emergencies were declared in New York, Philadelphia and other cities, as well as several states stretching from Delaware to Massachusetts as officials mobilized readiness efforts.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
After Trump called for a presidential election in Ukraine, Zelensky signaled readiness for it even though it’s banned under martial law.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After Trump called for a presidential election in Ukraine, Zelenskyy signaled readiness for it even though it’s banned under martial law.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
McChrystal says the separations are a mistake and are affecting mission readiness -- one of the very values that Hegseth claims as a priority for his Department of War, amid several simmering global conflicts.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
After Trump called for a presidential election in Ukraine, Zelensky signaled readiness for it even though it’s banned under martial law.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After Trump called for a presidential election in Ukraine, Zelenskyy signaled readiness for it even though it’s banned under martial law.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
McChrystal says the separations are a mistake and are affecting mission readiness -- one of the very values that Hegseth claims as a priority for his Department of War, amid several simmering global conflicts.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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