preparedness
pronunciation
How to pronounce preparedness in British English:
UK [prɪˈpeərɪdnəs]
How to pronounce preparedness in American English:
US [prɪˈperdnəs]
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- Noun:
- the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Word Origin
- preparedness (n.)
- 1580s, from prepared + -ness.
Example
- 1. Some argue that social media improves diplomatic preparedness .
- 2. The cag audit said that the " procurement of defective quality ammunition adversely impacts the operational preparedness of the army " .
- 3. Kobe exposed japan 's lamentable preparedness .
- 4. The commission also discusses the preparedness of the eu for further expansion .
- 5. The move to phase 5 activated a number of stepped up preparedness measures .