preparedness

From prepared +‎ -ness.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnɪs/

 

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preparedness (usually uncountable, plural preparednesses)

1. The state of being prepared.

   preparedness for battle

   preparedness for an exam

   • 2020 June 3, Lilian Greenwood talks to Paul Stephen, “Rail's 'underlying challenges' remain”, in Rail, page 35:

     On her preparedness to return to Labour's front bench under new Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer, she is non-committal.

2. Precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.

• readiness

• preparation