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Definition of preparedness - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅par⋅ed⋅ness

[pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis]
–noun
1. the state of being prepared; readiness.
2. possession of adequate armed forces, industrial resources and potential, etc., esp. as a deterrent to enemy attack.

Origin:
1580–90; prepared + -ness
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pre·par·ed·ness   (prĭ-pâr'ĭd-nĭs)   
n.  The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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