readiness
noun
read·i·ness
ˈre-dē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being ready: such as
a
: a state of preparation
As Apollo approached readiness, a new system for validating flight hardware came into use.—
William Hines
William Hines… conditions that prevented all regiments being brought to battle readiness simultaneously …—Graham A. Cosmas
Graham A. CosmasPym presented himself at the entrance to the school drive in readiness for Mr. Cudlove's arrival.—John Le Carré
John Le Carré
b
: prompt willingness
Kostunica has already expressed his readiness to talk with independence-minded leaders in Montenegro …—Joshua Hammer et al.
Joshua Hammer et al.Civil War reportage owed its successes also to the readiness of the military to accept photography as a new visual tool …—Naomi Rosenblum
Naomi RosenblumExamples of readiness in a Sentence
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Singapore’s steady rise is driven by the readiness of its talent pool, rated as No. 1 among countries in the ranking.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024
Yet in recent weeks, IDF strikes and targeted assassinations have been occurring at a pace and on a scale that indicate a higher risk tolerance and a readiness to enter a new phase of the conflict with Hezbollah.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
Designers can produce lines to test new concepts or even readiness for their own labels, with buyer feedback and needs well identified.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Israel has signaled its readiness for war with Hezbollah.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024
Yet in recent weeks, IDF strikes and targeted assassinations have been occurring at a pace and on a scale that indicate a higher risk tolerance and a readiness to enter a new phase of the conflict with Hezbollah.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
Designers can produce lines to test new concepts or even readiness for their own labels, with buyer feedback and needs well identified.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Israel has signaled its readiness for war with Hezbollah.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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