preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 May 2024
This enables Arizona to benefit from fire prevention, preparedness and suppression resources from other participating states.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2024
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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