readiness
noun
read·i·ness
ˈre-dē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being ready: such as
a
: a state of preparation
As Apollo approached readiness, a new system for validating flight hardware came into use.—
William Hines
William Hines… conditions that prevented all regiments being brought to battle readiness simultaneously …—Graham A. Cosmas
Graham A. CosmasPym presented himself at the entrance to the school drive in readiness for Mr. Cudlove's arrival.—John le Carré
John le Carré
b
: prompt willingness
Kostunica has already expressed his readiness to talk with independence-minded leaders in Montenegro …—Joshua Hammer et al.
Joshua Hammer et al.Civil War reportage owed its successes also to the readiness of the military to accept photography as a new visual tool …—Naomi Rosenblum
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The administration has framed the move as necessary to maintain national security and disaster readiness.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to the National Council on Aging, roughly 80% of households with adults age 60 and older lack the resources to cover long-term care costs or weather a financial emergency, exposing a widening longevity readiness gap.
—Aimee Decamillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
These investments ensure production readiness, scalability to meet growing demand, and long-term sustainment of critical ASW capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
As of a few months ago, production of the Artemis III Orion spacecraft was tracking toward an internal readiness date of January 2028.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to the National Council on Aging, roughly 80% of households with adults age 60 and older lack the resources to cover long-term care costs or weather a financial emergency, exposing a widening longevity readiness gap.
—Aimee Decamillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
These investments ensure production readiness, scalability to meet growing demand, and long-term sustainment of critical ASW capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
As of a few months ago, production of the Artemis III Orion spacecraft was tracking toward an internal readiness date of January 2028.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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