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 It's designed for DIY planners who want to see how different assumptions and decisions could affect their long-term plan, rather than simply getting a yes-or-no retirement readiness score. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Agencies continue navigating governance frameworks, cybersecurity pressures, procurement models, workforce readiness, and modernization challenges. — William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Korem said the Jets will expand their use of 3D motion capture, force plates and other telemetry tools to better understand movement and physical readiness. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 How Families Can Improve Sleep Hygiene A 2018 study found that children with consistent bedtime routines have better executive function, school readiness, and overall well-being. — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness
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  1. preparation
  2. receptivity
  3. receptiveness
  4. preparedness
  5. sensitivity
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  • In his article, Li argued that effective wartime mobilization depends not only on the number of available vessels, but also on detailed preparation before a conflict begins.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The drumroll for athletes to ramp up preparations is getting more persistent, and Olympic coaches are beginning to visualize their rosters and lineups.
    — Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 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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  • There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of receptiveness
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  • Mirza Zulfiqar Rahman, an independent researcher who has studied the Brahmaputra, said warnings sometimes fail to travel from government offices into communities and are rarely paired with enough drills and preparedness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There is now a figure that goes past preparedness to the value of the qualification itself.
    — Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparedness
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  • Maybe that’s because of the rollback of climate-change policies in Washington, a backlash against ESG or sensitivity about the growing emissions toll of AI.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting mix of companies' labor intensity and AI sensitivity yields a list of productivity beneficiaries within the Russell 1000.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitivity

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