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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Two years ago, Forrester predicted that public-sector hesitancy to adapt would hinder crisis preparedness.
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Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Then there’s the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, which leads the nation’s medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and public health emergencies.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
This historic snowstorm serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in South Korea, highlighting the need for improved preparedness and comprehensive emergency response plans to better handle future disruptions of this scale.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Although the International Health Regulations were updated — a major step toward better pandemic preparedness — another effort to harmonize the international response to future pandemics, called the Pandemic Treaty, is still being negotiated.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Then there’s the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, which leads the nation’s medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and public health emergencies.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
This historic snowstorm serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in South Korea, highlighting the need for improved preparedness and comprehensive emergency response plans to better handle future disruptions of this scale.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Although the International Health Regulations were updated — a major step toward better pandemic preparedness — another effort to harmonize the international response to future pandemics, called the Pandemic Treaty, is still being negotiated.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 23 Dec. 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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