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readiness
[ red-ee-nis ]
noun
- the condition of being ready.
- ready movement; promptness; quickness.
- willingness; inclination; cheerful consent:
a readiness to help others.
- a developmental stage at which a child has the capacity to receive instruction at a given level of difficulty or to engage in a particular activity.
ˈ徱Ա
/ ˈɛɪɪ /
noun
- the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action
- in readiness
- prepared and waiting
all was in readiness for the guests' arrival
- in preparation for
he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival
- willingness or eagerness to do something
- ease or promptness
Other Word Forms
- v·i·Ա noun
- ·i·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of readiness1
Example Sentences
"The Russian side once again declares its readiness for peace talks without preconditions, aimed at eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis, and constructive interaction with international partners."
A Palestinian official familiar with negotiations told the BBC that Hamas has signalled its readiness to hand over governance of Gaza to any Palestinian entity agreed upon "at the national and regional level".
Cdr Teare said the frigate "is at very high readiness to operate whenever, and wherever, the nation needs us in the protection of our home and the waters surrounding it".
The Palestinian official familiar with the talks told the BBC that Hamas has signalled its readiness to hand over governance of Gaza to any Palestinian entity agreed upon "at the national and regional level".
When asked about the removal of the tents, a US defence official said: "This force adjustment represents a deliberate and efficient use of resources - not a reduction in readiness."
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