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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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
John Bellinger was appointed by the president as the new senior advisor for New World screwworm preparedness, the United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Travelers can take precautions to have fun with heat preparedness in mind.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Cal Fire and the Placer County Fire Department are partnering with area fire agencies and volunteer firefighters for the annual Fiddyment Burn, a fuel reduction project designed to improve wildfire preparedness and provide hands-on training.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 10 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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