as in preparation
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
With the storm fast approaching, local officials assured the public of the readiness of first responders.
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Recent Examples of readiness
This readiness grants us immunity and strength, ensuring that no one dares to invade our land.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The PCMark 10 Storage test measures an SSD's readiness for a wide variety of everyday tasks and produces an aggregate score.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
In the short term, Chelsea and Maresca must assess his level of readiness at the end of his first professional season.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are many factors to consider, from personal readiness and market conditions to available resources and support.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The PCMark 10 Storage test measures an SSD's readiness for a wide variety of everyday tasks and produces an aggregate score.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
In the short term, Chelsea and Maresca must assess his level of readiness at the end of his first professional season.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are many factors to consider, from personal readiness and market conditions to available resources and support.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
Noun
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Planning calculates numbers; preparation cultivates relationships, service providers, and solutions.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Those preparations are all on hold now as Abdalla, a U.S. citizen born in the Midwest, fights for her husband, Khalil's release.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Council in January voted to set aside $1 million for emergency and wildfire preparedness initiatives, as well as the hiring of a fulltime emergency manager.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The lesson is clear: Disaster response is a reality for every community and preparedness is an ongoing process that must involve every level of society.—
Trevor Riggen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This sensitivity to swings in rates is known as duration.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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As in professional newsrooms, questions of ethics and sensitivity have arisen.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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