readiness
Americannoun
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the condition of being ready.
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ready movement; promptness; quickness.
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willingness; inclination; cheerful consent.
a readiness to help others.
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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.
noun
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the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action
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prepared and waiting
all was in readiness for the guests' arrival
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in preparation for
he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival
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willingness or eagerness to do something
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ease or promptness
Other Word Forms
- overreadiness noun
- prereadiness noun
Etymology
Origin of readiness
Example Sentences
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Exxon executives were careful to speak about algae’s technical readiness, rather than its commercial viability, people close to the company say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The tetchiest moment of the committee hearing, came when the prime minister faced questions about the UK's defensive readiness.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
"We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preliminary planning," they said.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
Nvidia’s NemoClaw will be a reference for OpenClaw that will ensure enterprise readiness, Huang says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
In England the excited Hunter family were packed in readiness for the voyage home.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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