readiness

  • 11readiness — noun 1 (U) a state of being prepared and ready for what is going to happen: in readiness (for): They stacked the firewood in readiness for the evening campfire. 2 (singular, uncountable) willingness to do something: readiness to do sth: the UN s… …

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  • 12readiness — noun 1) their readiness to accept change Syn: willingness, enthusiasm, eagerness, keenness; promptness, quickness, alacrity 2) a state of readiness Syn: preparedness, preparation 3) the read …

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  • 13readiness — read|i|ness [ redinəs ] noun 1. ) uncount a state of being ready and able to deal with what might or will happen: the combat readiness of our armed forces We prepared a room in readiness for their arrival. 2. ) singular or uncount the state of… …

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  • 14readiness — noun 1) their readiness to accept change Syn: willingness, eagerness, keenness, enthusiasm 2) a state of readiness Syn: preparedness Phrases: in readiness …

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  • 15readiness — noun 1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) (Freq. 3) putting them in readiness their preparation was more than adequate • Syn: ↑preparedness, ↑preparation • Derivationally related forms …

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  • 16readiness — Synonyms and related words: Italian hand, OK, a thing for, ability, acceptance, accord, acquiescence, acuity, acuteness, address, adeptness, adroitness, affirmative, affirmative voice, agility, agreeability, agreeableness, agreement, airmanship,… …

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  • 17readiness — UK [ˈredɪnəs] / US noun 1) [uncountable] a state of being ready and able to deal with what might or will happen We prepared a room and meal in readiness for their arrival. 2) [singular/uncountable] the state of being willing to do something He… …

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  • 18readiness — /red ee nis/, n. 1. the condition of being ready. 2. ready movement; promptness; quickness. 3. ready action; ease; facility. 4. willingness; inclination; cheerful consent: a readiness to help others. 5. a developmental stage at which a child has… …

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  • 19readiness — /ˈrɛdinəs/ (say redeenuhs) noun 1. the condition of being ready. 2. ready action or movement; promptness; quickness; ease; facility. 3. willingness; inclination; cheerful consent: a readiness to help others …

  • 20readiness — parengtis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. availability; readiness vok. Bereitschaft, f; Verfügbarkeit, f rus. готовность, f pranc. disponibilité, f …

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