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 Definition of 'readiness'

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1. (noun) readinesspreparednesspreparation
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"

2. (noun) readinesseagernesszealforwardness
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"

3. (noun) setreadiness
(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"

4. (noun) facilityreadiness
a natural effortlessness
"they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen


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