preparedness
pre·pared·ness
noun \pri-ˈper-əd-nəs also -ˈperd-nəs\Definition of PREPAREDNESS
: the quality or state of being prepared; especially : a state of adequate preparation in case of war
See Examples of PREPAREDNESS
- The military is in a state of preparedness.
First Known Use of PREPAREDNESS
1590
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