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

They also focus on combat readiness patrols on sea and in the air, seizing "comprehensive" control over adversaries, and deterring aggression beyond the Taiwanese island chain.

From Barron's

"This is a historic moment as we warmly welcome" he said, affirming "Somaliland's readiness to join the Abraham Accords", he added.

From Barron's

This secondary name for the department—last used in 1947—conveys readiness, the White House says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hoy goes over to check in with Sir Andy Murray about his readiness and is met with a typical sardonic quip from his fellow Scot.

From BBC

A shareholder lawsuit filed in August accused Musk of inflating the company’s stock by exaggerating the readiness of its robotaxi program.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fitness
• good will
• keenness
• preparation
• preparedness
• willingness