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

College readiness, curriculum breadth, high graduation rates and strong underserved student performance were also important factors, according to the release. —Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 23 Apr. 2024

Brown was asked about Ellis’ readiness as the Kings prepared to play the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the play-in tournament Tuesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. —Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing readiness

• in readiness