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
Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Valeria Kogan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The mayor of Los Angeles removed the city’s fire chief, criticizing her for a lack of preparedness ahead of last month’s wildfires.
—Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The workforce cuts were reportedly targeted, leaving in place employees working on critical programs, such as refugee resettlement, emergency preparedness, scientific research, frontline healthcare, CMS, and drug approvals and inspections were among those not affected, according to Fox News.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Dan is the embodiment of everything that is SNL: heart, soul, preparedness, and execution.
—Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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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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