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
Around 71% of organizations say their pay transparency readiness has improved over the past year, according to a survey of 1,4000 companies globally from professional services firm Aon.
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Brit Morse, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The ratings also include other measures of student achievement such as college, career and military readiness; academic growth over time; and how well gaps are being closed among different student groups.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But one announcement won’t ensure equity, readiness or trust.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Subsea cables play a vital role in Europe's connectivity, competitiveness, defence readiness, and economic stability.
—Jordan King
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Brit Morse, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The ratings also include other measures of student achievement such as college, career and military readiness; academic growth over time; and how well gaps are being closed among different student groups.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But one announcement won’t ensure equity, readiness or trust.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Subsea cables play a vital role in Europe's connectivity, competitiveness, defence readiness, and economic stability.
—Jordan King
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for readiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Its tools are designed for long-term access, manipulation of edge infrastructure, and preparation for future sabotage.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In this model, the values that animate higher education are job preparation, skill building, and networking, not intellectual engagement or humanistic fulfillment.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Even as questions have swirled around emergency preparedness, survivors and families of the missing have extended their thanks to the people on the front lines.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In anticipation of a lapse of coverage, Hutchings-Goetz said people are considering stockpiling medications and other emergency preparedness strategies.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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But… Mind the Volatility The primary risk associated with Monarch stock is its heightened sensitivity to market downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The Justice Department has cited the need to protect the identities of victims and witnesses, along with the sensitivity of grand jury materials, as reasons for withholding additional evidence.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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