preparedness
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹiˈpɛɹədnəs// UK //pɹɪpˈeədnəs// pre·pared·ness
n. the state of being ready for something that might happen. It means you have the right tools and a plan before a problem starts.
n. the state of being ready or prepared for a specific event or situation. Often used in contexts involving emergency response, military readiness, or organizational planning.
The city improved its preparedness for winter storms.
Emergency services conducted a drill to test the city's preparedness for a major earthquake.
The report criticized the government's lack of pandemic preparedness, citing a shortage of medical supplies and a failure to establish clear communication protocols before the crisis hit.
From prepared + -ness.
Usage
Typically functions as an uncountable noun; often followed by the preposition 'for'.