preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The lesson is clear: Disaster response is a reality for every community and preparedness is an ongoing process that must involve every level of society.
—Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
As an actor, singer, and dancer, Alex brings a strong foundation of skills to each performance, underpinned by his impressive preparedness and dedication to his repertoire.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The purpose of the grant was to help cities, tribes and schools in rural Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas gain access to federal funding for projects focused on clean drinking water, disaster preparedness, emissions reduction and food security.
—Maryalice Parks, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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