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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Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Their job is sort of preparedness for multiple outcomes.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Now, a new federal bill with bipartisan support has been introduced to beef up emergency preparedness for pets in the event of natural disasters like wildfires or hurricanes.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Canberra’s approach continues to emphasise nuclear safety and non-proliferation standards while accelerating industrial preparedness across allied partners.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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