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

“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

Berry seems to appreciate that while expressing his readiness to let go of “Shadows” and his vampire while both remain dear to us.

From Salon

Mr. Francis’ actions not only degraded the 7th Fleet’s readiness but shook the Fleet’s trust in its leadership who furthered his corrupt practices,” Kelly said.

From BBC

Still, those wobbly moments raised doubts about her readiness for the job.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• good will
• keenness
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