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Readiness

Readiness Meaning & Definition
Readiness Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Readiness?

[n] prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"
[n] a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen
[n] (psychology) a temporary readiness 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"
[n] 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"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Readiness: facility | preparation | preparedness | set

Related Terms | Find terms related to Readiness:

See Also | alert | cognitive state | effortlessness | qui vive | ready | state | state of mind | willingness

Readiness In Webster's Dictionary

\Read"i*ness\, n. The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness. They received the word with all readiness of mind. --Acts xvii. 11. Syn: Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude; promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness; dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See {Facility}.

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