readiness
Americannoun
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the condition of being ready.
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ready movement; promptness; quickness.
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willingness; inclination; cheerful consent.
a readiness to help others.
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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.
noun
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the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action
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prepared and waiting
all was in readiness for the guests' arrival
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in preparation for
he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival
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willingness or eagerness to do something
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ease or promptness
Other Word Forms
- overreadiness noun
- prereadiness noun
Etymology
Origin of readiness
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Since national defense cannot tolerate downtime, readiness spending tends to persist even when procurement ebbs.
From MarketWatch
He thought he had prepared well, insisting on the expedition’s readiness.
From Literature
AI companies are rushing to release consumer health applications without adequate safety testing and regulatory oversight, driven by commercial competition rather than clinical readiness.
From Los Angeles Times
“LAUSD is showing something different ... available to all who demonstrate readiness and seek the challenge and risk is why it matters.”
From Los Angeles Times
The researchers showed this heightened state of readiness led to a 100-to-1,000-fold reduction in viruses getting through the lungs and into the body.
From BBC
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