preparedness

noun/prɪˈpɛrdnəs/

Frequency rank: #9,391 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the state of being ready and equipped to deal with a situation, especially an emergency.

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Example sentence

The government stressed the importance of preparedness before the hurricane season begins.

Synonyms & related words

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