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preparedness
/ prɪˈpɛərɪdnɪs /
noun
- the state of being prepared or ready, esp militarily ready for war
Derived Forms
- preˈparedly, adverb
Other Words From
- unpre·pared·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of preparedness1
Example Sentences
Philip Breedlove, NATO commander-in-chief, says this represents a shift, "from engagement to preparedness."
When we decimate the funding for hospital preparedness, we put ourselves in great peril.
Rigor/College Preparedness (30 percent) Three data points made up this category, each weighted equally.
She brings her own tea bags in a neat Ziploc bag, and I am mildly awed at her preparedness and chutzpah.
But Pratap Rudra, routed repeatedly by his lack of preparedness in a rapidly altering region, had exposed his weaknesses.
Such a collection of reproduced missives betokened the carefulness and preparedness of the possessor.
Among the Moros, as in Granada, “Love laughs with a grip on the knife,” and preparedness is as essential as good government.
But preparedness and capacity call for more consideration, however brief.
Thus such preparedness actually prevented any chance for even discussion of a peaceful settlement.
Belgium to-day is an illustration of what may be expected from lack of adequate preparedness.
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