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
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The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Sofia Baltodano
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Nearly every advanced state entered 2020 with a preparedness plan.
—Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Benzii Diaz created Heels and Shells, an organization focused on empowering women through education, community and preparedness.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The event will feature emergency preparedness training for the public in CPR, basic first aid and crime prevention.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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