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readiness
[red-ee-nis]
noun
the condition of being ready.
ready movement; promptness; quickness.
willingness; inclination; cheerful consent.
a readiness to help others.
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.
ˈreadiness
/ ˈrɛdɪnɪs /
noun
the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action
prepared and waiting
all was in readiness for the guests' arrival
in preparation for
he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival
willingness or eagerness to do something
ease or promptness
Other Word Forms
- overreadiness noun
- prereadiness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of readiness1
Example Sentences
In 2023, Putin ordered the Russian defence ministry and the nuclear agency Rosatom to "ensure readiness for testing Russian nuclear weapons".
He has set a goal of 2049 for China to become a “modern socialist country” and, more ominously, of 2027 for readiness to invade Taiwan.
“The recent airspace violations in European countries have further underscored the importance of increased defense resources and immediate readiness,” Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
The US military described that mission as a demonstration of Washington's commitment "to proactively deter adversary threats, enhance crew training, and ensure the global force readiness necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge."
"Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to shift the 2025 edition of the LPL to a more suitable window, allowing full focus on ensuring comprehensive venue readiness ahead of the World Cup," it added.
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