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 Next up is the prelaunch press conference, which will discuss the mission's launch readiness. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The program is designed to match funding for site development improvement efforts, focusing on industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in the state. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026 The yearly ranking is based on six factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rates. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The designation for a fire agency is touted as the highest possible Public Protection Classification (PPC) score awarded by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that indicate exemplary public fire protection and operational readiness. — Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
  1. preparation
  2. receptivity
  3. receptiveness
  4. preparedness
  5. sensitivity
Noun
  • The question is whether this interest will be reflected in the budget request for fiscal year 2028, which is now in the initial stages of preparation.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For Anderson, the season opener provided an opportunity to see how well the team’s offseason preparation translated to game action.
    — Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparation
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  • The right message finds an opening where there is some degree of receptivity.
    — Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
Definition of receptivity
Noun
  • There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of receptiveness
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  • Find the latest forecasts, safety updates and preparedness tips below to help protect yourself, your family, your pets and your home.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And state officials would also need to come up with a wildfire preparedness strategy every five years.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparedness
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  • Nonetheless, no agreements have been reached yet, partly because of the complexities of the issues surrounding AI, as well as sensitivities around how Hollywood talent and unions would react, the sources said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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