preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
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The military is in a state of preparedness.
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True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
And while preventing rising temperatures is essential, so is adaptation, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finding that just $1 in investment in resilience and disaster preparedness saves $13 in economic costs.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Although only minor issues were reported at nearby nuclear facilities, the quake reignited public debate over the risks and the preparedness of evacuation protocols for communities near nuclear plants.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
With anxieties around the risk of a nuclear conflict in the Middle East continuing to grow, amid ongoing fears about Russia's nuclear capabilities, there is mounting interest in preparedness.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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