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
Feature Metrics and Autonomy Readiness: Developing a robust system to track key feature metrics and assess overall system readiness for autonomous operations.
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Richard Bishop, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Students performing at levels 4 and 5, according to ISBE, have demonstrated readiness for the next grade level and are on track for college and careers — though proficiency is not the only metric the state uses when evaluating students’ performance.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
This readiness gap reveals both the promise and the challenge ahead.
—Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Provide resources for school readiness such as school clothing, supplies and school food programs.
—Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Richard Bishop, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Students performing at levels 4 and 5, according to ISBE, have demonstrated readiness for the next grade level and are on track for college and careers — though proficiency is not the only metric the state uses when evaluating students’ performance.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
This readiness gap reveals both the promise and the challenge ahead.
—Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Provide resources for school readiness such as school clothing, supplies and school food programs.
—Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readiness
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Planet Green identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to ineffective review and approval procedures over journal entries and financial statement preparation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Instead, enjoy more time with family and friends and let FreshDirect take the stress out of your holiday preparations.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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This fund acts as a buffer against unexpected financial shocks, such as job loss or medical emergencies, and is a key indicator of your financial preparedness.True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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And while preventing rising temperatures is essential, so is adaptation, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finding that just $1 in investment in resilience and disaster preparedness saves $13 in economic costs.Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The results point to Asian Americans’ sensitivity to the issue of crime and safety due to the uptick of anti-Asian hate during the height of the pandemic that many feel went unaddressed, experts say.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Readiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readiness. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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