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
Naomi RosenblumExamples of readiness in a Sentence
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says that reading together with young children significantly strengthens relationships with caregivers and promotes early brain development, laying the groundwork for school readiness and long-term benefits throughout life.
—Chris Schulz, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
The situation remains tense, with both sides signaling a readiness to escalate if their strategic objectives are challenged.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Instead, the AfDB should first build internal technical expertise and set clear criteria for nuclear readiness before any financing begins.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Written by Noah Oppenheim, Dynamite is largely a movie about structures and processes and readiness in the face of chaos—and how even the most competent and prepared authorities can still become undone by it.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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Chris Schulz, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
The situation remains tense, with both sides signaling a readiness to escalate if their strategic objectives are challenged.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Instead, the AfDB should first build internal technical expertise and set clear criteria for nuclear readiness before any financing begins.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Written by Noah Oppenheim, Dynamite is largely a movie about structures and processes and readiness in the face of chaos—and how even the most competent and prepared authorities can still become undone by it.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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