preparedness

[ pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis ]

/ prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs /

the state of being prepared; readiness.

possession of adequate armed forces, industrial resources and potential, etc., especially as a deterrent to enemy attack.

Origin of preparedness

First recorded in 1580–90; prepared + -ness

un·pre·par·ed·ness, noun

Philip Breedlove, NATO commander-in-chief, says this represents a shift, "from engagement to preparedness."

Shocked by Ukraine Violence, NATO Prepares to Face Down Putin |Leo Cendrowicz |October 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She brings her own tea bags in a neat Ziploc bag, and I am mildly awed at her preparedness and chutzpah.

Marlo Thomas Says Girls Should Feel Free to Be Like Hannah Horvath |Emily Shire |April 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But Pratap Rudra, routed repeatedly by his lack of preparedness in a rapidly altering region, had exposed his weaknesses.

India’s Newest State Telangana Is Bosnia Redux |Kranti Rai |March 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He continues to speak and consult nationally on “Building a Culture of Preparedness.”

The Hero Summit 2013 Speakers | |September 10, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Many media representatives felt explaining the change took valuable time away from focusing on impacts and preparedness actions.

NOAA Examines Sandy Response |Josh Dzieza |May 15, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Standing here in the presence of our host, our thoughts naturally turn to a discussion of "Preparedness."

Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. |Calvin Coolidge
Preparedness is the watchword of the Unions in this warfare.

The Armies of Labor |Samuel P. Orth
He is not a coward, but simply believes in preparedness and safety first, and so seldom blunders into trouble.

Your National Parks |Enos A. Mills
In the first case—'the preparedness of the Gospel'—it states the origin of the thing in question.

Expositions of Holy Scripture |Alexander Maclaren
They did not trust each other, and above all, they did not trust themselves, their own strength and preparedness.

Right Above Race |Otto Hermann Kahn

preparedness

/ (prɪˈpɛərɪdnɪs) /

the state of being prepared or ready, esp militarily ready for war

preparedly, adverb