readiness

noun

Definition of readinessnext
as in preparation
the state of being ready to act when the need arises With the storm fast approaching, local officials assured the public of the readiness of first responders.

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Recent Examples of readiness It's designed for DIY planners who want to see how different assumptions and decisions could affect their long-term plan, rather than simply getting a yes-or-no retirement readiness score. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Agencies continue navigating governance frameworks, cybersecurity pressures, procurement models, workforce readiness, and modernization challenges. — William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Korem said the Jets will expand their use of 3D motion capture, force plates and other telemetry tools to better understand movement and physical readiness. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 How Families Can Improve Sleep Hygiene A 2018 study found that children with consistent bedtime routines have better executive function, school readiness, and overall well-being. — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness
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  1. preparation
  2. receptivity
  3. receptiveness
  4. preparedness
  5. sensitivity
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  • Meanwhile, Alexander said, his father made new preparations to leave the country.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Focus, execution and preparation were on display as Alexandrova logged her biggest win this season.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparation
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  • That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible​, according to NBCUniversal data.
    — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
Definition of receptivity
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  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • For me, the New York School is all about instinct and receptiveness.
    — Joe Dunthorne, The New York Review of Books, 25 July 2026
Definition of receptiveness
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  • Taiwan is conducting its largest-ever annual military preparedness drills alongside extensive civil defense exercises aimed at mobilizing a whole-of-society response in the event of conflict with China.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Vaccines provide perhaps the clearest illustration of both the strengths and the limitations of current Ebola preparedness.
    — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparedness
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  • Today, the moon continues its journey through its domicile, Cancer, heightening everything from our intuition to our innermost feelings — memories from the past and emotional sensitivities are no exception.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That sensitivity is reflected in the adorable strategy Hunnam employed to detox from playing Gein throughout the production.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitivity

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