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 There's a computer area for young people to use after school, a dedicated homework spot, tutors, mentors and job readiness training. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Values and readiness need to be translated into a short list of design rules. — Russell Sarder, Forbes.com, 31 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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  • The project is expected to cover the full reactor lifecycle, from detailed engineering and site preparation to commissioning, operation, and possible decommissioning or mission conversion.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thirty pounds lighter, with a prosthetic eyelid, a higher vocal octave and months of mental preparation, Hunnam became Gein.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 1 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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  • But the China demand story is mostly one of extreme preparedness rather than the world’s second-largest economy turning its back on oil.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Additionally, companies may be able to help improve our earthquake preparedness, as demonstrated by a few exciting technological developments.
    — Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of preparedness
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  • But there are properties around the world that go above and beyond to host guests with celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
  • The group’s sensitivity to the negative headlines underscores some of the challenges facing tech stocks, as Jim Cramer discussed in his Sunday column.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of sensitivity

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