Readiness
'redɪnəs
Definitions
The state of being ready or prepared.
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The state of being prepared for something.
The team's readiness to act quickly was key to the project's success.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're about to go to a party, and you've already picked out your outfit, got the gift, and know how to get there. That feeling of being all set is 'readiness' – being prepared for what's coming!
👶 For kids: Being all set and prepared for something.
More Examples
The hospital staff maintained a constant state of readiness for emergencies.
The soldier's readiness was crucial for the mission.
How It's Used
"Military leaders are always concerned with troop readiness."
"The company's readiness to adapt to market changes is crucial for its success."
"She showed great readiness to help."
Idioms & expressions
at the ready
Prepared to act or be used immediately.
"The firefighters were at the ready, waiting for the call."
ready and willing
Eager and prepared to do something.
"She's ready and willing to help."
From Middle English *rediness*, from the adjective *ready* (Old English *ræde*, meaning 'prepared') + -ness (forming nouns of quality).
The term 'readiness' has been in use since the 16th century, evolving from an adjective describing a state of preparedness.
Memory tip
Think of being ready, like having all your gear packed for a trip – you're in a state of readiness.