单词	preparedness
释义	preparedness noun pre·​pared·​ness pri-ˈper-əd-nəs  also -ˈperd-nəs  : the quality or state of being prepared especially : a state of adequate preparation in case of war Example Sentences The military is in a state of preparedness. Recent Examples on the Web Yuliang Zheng, the department chair of computer science at UAB, emphasizes the importance of computer science college preparedness for teens in middle and high school. Kalyn Dunkins | Kdunkins@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 That could include specific information that reveals the level of preparedness of the military, or its capabilities. Dustin Volz, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The existence of only two players pioneering VR tech in the continent speaks volumes about Africa’s preparedness for an immersive universe where Gen X and Gen Z are expected to spend up to five hours in the next five years. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 24 Aug. 2022 There must be mass casualty drills that ensure the preparedness of personnel to deal with more patients than supplies. Victor Ruiz, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 Both were involved in a group that promotes preparedness for the biblical end-times. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2022 The incident raised questions about Virginia’s preparedness for disasters and prompted calls for changes to emergency protocols. Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Experts say that the rapid spread of monkeypox across the country and the government’s sluggish response raise questions about the nation’s preparedness for pandemic threats. New York Times, 18 July 2022 Yet the response in the United States has been sluggish and timid, reminiscent of the early days of the COVID pandemic, experts say, raising troubling questions about the nation’s preparedness for pandemic threats. Apoorva Mandavilli, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology prepared + -ness First Known Use 1590, in the meaning defined above preparedness noun as in readiness the state of being ready to act when the need arises The city is often threatened by hurricanes and has spent top dollar on emergency preparedness. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance readiness preparation awareness carefulness care consciousness sensitivity receptivity receptiveness mindfulness aliveness watchfulness cautiousness wariness vigilance alertness attentiveness alert chariness heedfulness watch red alert qui vive Antonyms & Near Antonyms unpreparedness unreadiness carelessness negligence inattention inattentiveness remissness heedlessness abstraction absentmindedness daze daydreaming distraction unwariness See More
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