preparedness

noun
UK: /prɪˈpeəd.nəs/
US: /prɪˈperd.nəs/

  1. The state of being ready for something.

    1. Our emergency preparedness is very important for natural disasters.
    2. Good preparedness for the exam made a difference in my confidence level and score.

  2. The quality or state of being prepared; readiness, especially for war or emergency.

    1. The military showed great preparedness for any kind of threat.
    2. Community preparedness programs are essential for resilience in the face of unforeseen challenges.

Synonyms

readiness preparedness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preparedness" in English means: The state of being ready for something., The quality or state of being prepared; readiness, especially for war or emergency..

The phonetic transcription of "preparedness" is /prɪˈpeəd.nəs/ in British English and /prɪˈperd.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preparedness": readiness, preparedness.

Example usage of "preparedness": "Our emergency preparedness is very important for natural disasters.". More examples on the page.