Readiness (Noun)
Meaning 1
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way; "the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"; "his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The army was in a state of readiness to respond to any potential threats at a moment's notice.
- The pilot checked the controls and instruments to ensure the plane was in readiness for takeoff.
- The hospital staff were on high readiness to receive patients from the tornado-stricken area.
- Putting them in readiness for battle was a top priority for the commander.
- The city's emergency services were on high readiness due to the forecasted hurricane warnings.
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Meaning 3
A natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
Prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.