ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Preparedness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Preparedness is a noun meaning The state of being prepared.

Meaning

The state of being prepared.

More Meanings

  1. Precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.

Example Sentences

preparedness for battle
preparedness for an exam
On her preparedness to return to Labour's front bench under new Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer, she is non-committal.
"We won't let the downfall of any one person make us lower our guard or slacken the level of war preparedness we should maintain," he added.

Word Forms

Synonyms for preparedness

Depending on context, synonyms include readiness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include readiness, prepared, prepare, ready, procinct, preparation.

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