readiness

noun

read·​i·​ness ˈre-dē-nəs 

: the quality or state of being ready: such as

a

: a state of preparation

As Apollo approached readiness, a new system for validating flight hardware came into use.

—William Hines

… conditions that prevented all regiments being brought to battle readiness simultaneously …

—Graham A. Cosmas

Pym presented himself at the entrance to the school drive in readiness for Mr. Cudlove's arrival.

—John Le Carré

b

: prompt willingness

Kostunica has already expressed his readiness to talk with independence-minded leaders in Montenegro …

—Joshua Hammer et al.

Civil War reportage owed its successes also to the readiness of the military to accept photography as a new visual tool …

—Naomi Rosenblum

c

: ease, facility

The introduction was followed up on his side by a happy readiness of conversation

—Jane Austen

Examples of readiness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the PCMark 10 Storage test measures an SSD's readiness for various everyday tasks. —PC Magazine, 1 May 2025

Based on her expertise, age alone shouldn’t determine readiness — emotional maturity must guide the choice. —Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth contend transgender troops hurt readiness and lethality of the military. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025

The California Department of Education said the initiative helps boost student engagement, academic performance, and career readiness by promoting resource efficiency, school health, and green learning pathways. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readiness

• steadiness
• unsteadiness