readiness

American  

[red-ee-nis] / ˈrɛd i nɪs /

noun

1. the condition of being ready.

2. ready movement; promptness; quickness.

3. ready action; ease; facility.

4. willingness; inclination; cheerful consent.

   a readiness to help others.

5. a developmental stage at which a child has the capacity to receive instruction at a given level of difficulty or to engage in a particular activity.

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ˈreadiness British  

/ ˈrɛdɪnɪs /

noun

1. the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action

2. 1. prepared and waiting

      all was in readiness for the guests' arrival

   2. in preparation for

      he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival

3. willingness or eagerness to do something

4. ease or promptness

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Other Word Forms

• overreadiness noun
• prereadiness noun

Etymology

Origin of readiness

1350–1400; Middle English redyness ( e ). See ready, -ness

Example Sentences

"The Saudi army has raised its readiness to full alert," the source close to the military told AFP after the incident.

From Barron's

Lavrov condemned the attack and pledged Russia's readiness "to facilitate the search for peaceful solutions based on international law, mutual respect, and a balance of interests".

From Barron's

Since national defense cannot tolerate downtime, readiness spending tends to persist even when procurement ebbs.

From MarketWatch

He thought he had prepared well, insisting on the expedition’s readiness.

From Literature

AI companies are rushing to release consumer health applications without adequate safety testing and regulatory oversight, driven by commercial competition rather than clinical readiness.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• keenness
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