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Definition of Readiness
1. Noun. The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action). "Their preparation was more than adequate"
Exact synonyms: Preparation, Preparedness
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Specialized synonyms: Ready, Alert, Qui Vive
Attributes: Ready, Unready
Derivative terms: Prepare, Prepared, Prepared, Ready
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Specialized synonyms: Ready, Alert, Qui Vive
Attributes: Ready, Unready
Derivative terms: Prepare, Prepared, Prepared, Ready
2. Noun. Prompt willingness. "He tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
3. Noun. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way. "His instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set"
Exact synonyms: Set
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Set, Set
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Set, Set
4. Noun. A natural effortlessness. "A happy readiness of conversation"
Definition of Readiness
1. n. The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness.
Definition of Readiness
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