preparedness
[ pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis ]
/ prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /
noun
the state of being prepared; readiness.
possession of adequate armed forces, industrial resources and potential, etc., especially as a deterrent to enemy attack.
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preparedness
/ (prɪˈpɛərɪdnɪs) /
noun
the state of being prepared or ready, esp militarily ready for war
Derived forms of preparedness
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