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Noun: preparedness  pri'pehr(-i)d-nus
  1. (military) the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
    "The army's high level of preparedness allowed for a quick response to the crisis";
    - readiness, preparation

See also: ready, unready

Type of: state

Encyclopedia: Preparedness