readiness
noun
read·i·ness
ˈre-dē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being ready: such as
a
: a state of preparation
As Apollo approached readiness, a new system for validating flight hardware came into use.—
William Hines
William Hines… conditions that prevented all regiments being brought to battle readiness simultaneously …—Graham A. Cosmas
Graham A. CosmasPym presented himself at the entrance to the school drive in readiness for Mr. Cudlove's arrival.—John Le Carré
John Le Carré
b
: prompt willingness
Kostunica has already expressed his readiness to talk with independence-minded leaders in Montenegro …—Joshua Hammer et al.
Joshua Hammer et al.Civil War reportage owed its successes also to the readiness of the military to accept photography as a new visual tool …—Naomi Rosenblum
Naomi RosenblumExamples of readiness in a Sentence
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The involved parties are aiming for the actual launch to occur no earlier than 12:07 p.m. EST depending on launch readiness, which could change.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
The implementation of new Blueprint college and career readiness standards is expected to result in state aid for dual enrollment programs decreasing by 55% in fiscal 2025.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
Unless major changes are made to alter the current path, Americans will face harsh trade-offs, with the possibilities including: crushing tax increases, severe spending cuts, the degradation of military readiness, economic stagnation, or some combination of all of the above.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 June 2024
Release date: Tuesday, June 25 Director: Irene Taylor Rated PG, 1 hour 42 minutes
In I Am: Celine Dion, the singer demonstrates the extent of her readiness.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
The implementation of new Blueprint college and career readiness standards is expected to result in state aid for dual enrollment programs decreasing by 55% in fiscal 2025.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
Unless major changes are made to alter the current path, Americans will face harsh trade-offs, with the possibilities including: crushing tax increases, severe spending cuts, the degradation of military readiness, economic stagnation, or some combination of all of the above.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 June 2024
Release date: Tuesday, June 25 Director: Irene Taylor Rated PG, 1 hour 42 minutes
In I Am: Celine Dion, the singer demonstrates the extent of her readiness.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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