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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Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Students offered career mentoring to younger students, hosted a podcast and invited alumni back to campus to host workshops on career preparedness.
—Olivia Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Priorities also include increasing funding for police officer body cameras, training and less lethal equipment and for emergency preparedness training.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The Health Department Operations Center brings together public health preparedness staff, public and environmental health experts and members of the Health Department’s executive leadership to address public health in emergency situations, according to a SCHD spokesperson.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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