readiness

[ red-ee-nis ]

noun

1. the condition of being ready.
2. ready movement; promptness; quickness.
3. ready action; ease; facility.
4. willingness; inclination; cheerful consent:

   a readiness to help others.

5. 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.

ˈreadiness

/ ˈrɛdɪnɪs /

noun

1. the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action
2. in readiness
   1. prepared and waiting

      all was in readiness for the guests' arrival

   2. in preparation for

      he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival

3. willingness or eagerness to do something
4. ease or promptness

Other Words From

• over·readi·ness noun
• pre·readi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of readiness¹

1350–1400; Middle English redyness ( e ). See ready, -ness

Example Sentences

McDonnell listed his other priorities as transparency and accountability, addressing homelessness, improved emergency readiness, and “responsible adoption and use of technology with a steadfast commitment to privacy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Long story short here, television readiness appears to be priority No. 1 for these folks—perhaps not surprising given that, according to Axios, Trump’s Cabinet selection process involves watching clips of different candidates’ appearances on television.

From Slate

“Pete is dedicated to ensuring that our military is focused on lethality and readiness, not woke ideology,” Johnson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

But the report quickly raised fears in the context of harsh criticism by Trump and those in his inner circle of “woke generals” — a catchall phrase for those who are derided for allegedly promoting diversity and inclusion at the expense of military readiness.

From Los Angeles Times

Waltz has also taken a tough line on China while in Congress, and - as chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness - argued that the US needs to do more to prepare for conflict in the Pacific.

From BBC

Related Words

• fitness
• good will
• keenness
• preparation
• preparedness
• willingness