Definition Synonyms
Definition of readiness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
motivationwillingness to do something
- Her readiness to help was appreciated.
2.
being readystate of being prepared for action or response
- Her readiness helped her react quickly to danger.
Expressions with readiness
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condition of being fully prepared for action or use
The team maintained a high state of readiness.
keep something prepared for use when needed
They hold the equipment in readiness for emergencies.
being ready for something to happen
The team waited in readiness for the match to start.
in a prepared way for something expected
The team gathered in readiness for the big game.
state of being fully prepared to perform required tasks or missions
Regular training helps maintain the unit’s operational readiness.
state of armed forces fully prepared to start fighting quickly
The commander reviewed the unit's combat readiness before the deployment.
military training event for coordinated readiness
The army conducted a joint readiness exercise last weekend.
principle stating readiness enhances learning effectiveness
The teacher applied the law of readiness in her lesson plan.
Origin of readiness
Old English, rædiness (preparedness)
Terms with readiness included in their meaning
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readiness
ready for use or service
readiness
ready or willing to help or participate
anticipation
used to express excitement or readiness
readiness
waiting for you to begin
readiness
state of being ready for use
self readiness
make oneself ready for something
readiness
ready for a coming situation, having needed training or information
challenge readiness
ready to face a new challenge or situation
readiness
ready and correctly placed for a purpose
readiness
ready for use or operation
attitude
show readiness to face a challenge or task
readiness
express readiness to start a journey or task
readiness
ready to be used immediately if needed
preparedness
regardless of readiness
preparedness
state of readiness without immediate involvement
preparedness
state of readiness for action
readiness
state of being ready for use
kind attitude
readiness to forgive others easily
getting ready
preparation or readiness for something
positive attitude
readiness or eagerness to do something or agree
readiness
fully ready and operational
readiness
ready for immediate use
travel
indicates readiness to commence a journey
readiness
be in a state of readiness
Examples of readiness in a sentence
The team's readiness for the challenge was impressive. Their readiness ensured the evacuation went smoothly. The team's readiness impressed the inspection panel.
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- French:volonté, préparation, ...
- German:Bereitschaft, Vorbereitetsein, ...
- Italian:disponibilità, essere preparati, ...
- Spanish:disposición, ...
- Portuguese:disposição, preparação, ...
- Chinese:准备, 准备就绪, ...
- Japanese:進んで手伝う姿勢, 準備態勢, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِعْداد, الاستعداد, ...
- Hebrew:נְכוֹנוּת, מוּכָנוּת, ...
- Russian:готовность, ...
- Ukrainian:готовність, підготовленість, ...
- Hindi:तत्परता, सतर्कता, ...
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