preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Although some hurricane preparedness must wait until the storm is closer (like boarding up windows and securing patio furniture), stocking up on essentials can—and should—be done before a storm is even spotted on the horizon.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Programs include book clubs, monthly game days, educational workshops on topics like emergency preparedness and Medicare changes, and seasonal outreach such as holiday basket deliveries for isolated seniors, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
That can have implications for storm readiness, flooding preparedness and more.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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