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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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
After nearly three years in office, this strategy Hobbs chose has yielded few tangible, undisputed results beyond the existence of a heat preparedness plan.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As well as giving the government the power to compel tech companies to share information and revoke access to models, the proposals include requiring AI companies to report serious AI security incidents to the government, and having officials conduct regular preparedness exercises.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 5 Oct. 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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