Definition of preparedness
: the quality or state of being prepared; especially : a state of adequate preparation in case of war
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Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
Recent Examples of preparedness from the Web
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Hurricane preparedness is vital in Florida with its history of devastating landfalls.
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Edwards said state agencies run disaster preparedness drills all year.
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The successful test was used to measure American preparedness in case of a North Korean nuclear missile attack.
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The Weatherford Police Department and Office of Emergency Management will be conducting emergency preparedness drills at all City buildings beginning May 30.
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Friese worked on his mental preparedness this season, which was key in his being a No. 1 singles player as a sophomore.
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Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to view a PDF of Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic.
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First Known Use of preparedness
1590
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playDefinition of preparedness for English Language Learners
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: the fact of being ready for something : the state of being prepared
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