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preparedness

pre·pa·red·ness

UK/pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/ US/pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnəs/ rare

noun

1.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

  • “putting them in readiness”
  • “their preparation was more than adequate”
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From prepared + -ness.

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