Word
readiness
Phoneticsreadi·ness
US/ˈɹɛdinəs/
UK/ɹˈɛdɪnəs/
Definitions
01preparedness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being completely prepared for a task or situation.
n. the state or quality of being fully prepared or available for immediate use or action.
“The army was in a state of readiness for the upcoming mission.”
“The emergency services maintained a high level of readiness throughout the storm, ensuring they could respond to any incident within minutes.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for'.
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02willingness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the quality of being willing or eager to do something.
n. a psychological state of being willing, inclined, or eager to perform a specific action.
“The teacher was impressed by the student's readiness to learn new things.”
“The diplomat's readiness to negotiate even under intense pressure was seen as a positive sign for the peace talks.”
Usage
Usually followed by a 'to' infinitive.
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Real-World Examples
“However, Teeselink said he was sceptical that a three-week programme would be enough to make teens “AI-ready”, because AI readiness required continuous learning and updating of skills.” “So you can guess that my answer to this question about school readiness involves books.” Etymology
From ready + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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