English noun: preparedness | |||
1. | preparedness (state) the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) | ||
Samples | Putting them in readiness. Their preparation was more than adequate. | ||
Synonyms | preparation, readiness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | state | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | alert, qui vive, ready | ||
Attribute | ready, unready | ||
Domain category | armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine | ||