readiness

Definition

The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.

Etymology

From ready + -ness.

Example Sentences

• "readiness for civil emergencies"
• "We expressed our readiness, and in ten minutes were in the station wagon, rolling rapidly down the long drive, for it was then after nine. We passed on the way the van of the guests from Asquith."
• "Euston is so traditionally a part of the London scene that many will lament the passing of the old station when rebuilding is complete in readiness for the new electric service, which will probably be by multiple-units between Euston and Wolverhampton."