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, 9 Dec. 2025
The agency urged residents in 182 municipalities in the area to monitor their emergency preparedness in the coming week.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
In September, Texas lawmakers enacted new camp safety laws aimed at addressing gaps in disaster preparedness by strengthening requirements and streamlining the emergency response.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
But finding prospects and turning them into impact big leaguers is a skill, and Byrnes’ preparedness and attention to detail helped produce positive outcomes for the likes of Corey Seager, Wil Smith, Cody Bellinger, Walker Buehler, Dustin May and Gavin Lux.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 12 Dec. 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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