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
William Hines… conditions that prevented all regiments being brought to battle readiness simultaneously …—Graham A. Cosmas
Graham A. CosmasPym presented himself at the entrance to the school drive in readiness for Mr. Cudlove's arrival.—John Le Carré
John Le Carré
b
: prompt willingness
Kostunica has already expressed his readiness to talk with independence-minded leaders in Montenegro …—Joshua Hammer et al.
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
Naomi RosenblumExamples of readiness in a Sentence
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The program provides job readiness skills, like learning how to interview and dress, and offers a service that gives participants paid employment training with community partners.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Guadalupe Center staff members offer the students a range of college and career readiness resources, including ACT and SAT preparation, mentorship opportunities, financial literacy training, scholarship assistance and compensation for tutoring younger peers.
—Fredlyn Pierre Louis, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Give Trayce credit for just his readiness as a professional.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The crushing circuit, the rod mill and most of the flotation circuit have already been commissioned for commercial readiness.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
As Hollywood explores this intersection, industry leaders should assess the readiness of their technology infrastructure.
—Dave Friend, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Because of the fear associated with mold, the normal reaction is to call emergency service contractors, which are expensive because of their readiness to respond at any hour.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Cartwright Elementary also uses Title funds for free meals, field trips, career readiness programming and staffing.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Phishing simulations have become essential for CISOs to gauge an organization’s cyber readiness.
—Sivan Tehila, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Guadalupe Center staff members offer the students a range of college and career readiness resources, including ACT and SAT preparation, mentorship opportunities, financial literacy training, scholarship assistance and compensation for tutoring younger peers.
—Fredlyn Pierre Louis, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Give Trayce credit for just his readiness as a professional.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The crushing circuit, the rod mill and most of the flotation circuit have already been commissioned for commercial readiness.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
As Hollywood explores this intersection, industry leaders should assess the readiness of their technology infrastructure.
—Dave Friend, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Because of the fear associated with mold, the normal reaction is to call emergency service contractors, which are expensive because of their readiness to respond at any hour.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Cartwright Elementary also uses Title funds for free meals, field trips, career readiness programming and staffing.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Phishing simulations have become essential for CISOs to gauge an organization’s cyber readiness.
—Sivan Tehila, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readiness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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