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 Storm readiness without last-minute prep Impact windows are always ready to weather the storm. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Hartford Promise and ReadyCT are two college and career-readiness programs that are working to improve these statistics. — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 South Carolina boosted the funding for its Palmetto Sites site readiness program by more than 250% to $80 million in 2026, according to data from the Site Selectors Guild. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026 So rather than rely solely on a college admissions test, the state has proposed assessing every student for both college and career readiness. — Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
  1. preparation
  2. receptivity
  3. receptiveness
  4. preparedness
  5. sensitivity
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  • For Johnathon, every ride is preparation for his first taste of US competition with nine other young Australian hopefuls, who are flying to Texas for the Youth Bull Riders World Finals this July.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of preparation
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  • That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
  • Their emotional awareness is a gift… but this almost all-consuming receptivity can easily result in them taking harmless jokes or silly comments personally.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of receptivity
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  • His receptiveness and work are making an impression.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • As the number of men sharing beauty content online grew, so did brands' receptiveness to partnering with male makeup artists for partnerships.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Definition of receptiveness
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  • According to the town, the designation marks an important milestone for wildfire resilience and will help Los Gatos advance risk-reduction work, including public outreach, preparedness and mitigation efforts.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The resulting tension has profound implications not only for academic integrity but also for the future of professional ethics, workforce preparedness, and democratic society itself.
    — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of preparedness
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  • In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • As the intuitive Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, your sensitivity to commitments heightens and clear expectations matter more than charm.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
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