readiness

noun
UK: /ˈredɪnəs/
US: /ˈredɪnəs/

  1. The state of being prepared or willing to do something.

    1. Her readiness to help was clear to everyone.
    2. The company's readiness to adapt to new technologies gave it a competitive edge.

  2. The quality of being immediately available for use.

    1. The troops showed readiness for combat.
    2. The constant readiness of the emergency services is crucial for public safety.

  3. Eagerness or willingness.

    1. He showed his readiness by volunteering.
    2. Her readiness to embrace new challenges impressed her manager.

Synonyms

preparedness availability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "readiness" in English means: The state of being prepared or willing to do something., The quality of being immediately available for use., Eagerness or willingness..

The phonetic transcription of "readiness" is /ˈredɪnəs/ in British English and /ˈredɪnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "readiness": preparedness, availability.

Example usage of "readiness": "Her readiness to help was clear to everyone.". More examples on the page.