ALL meanings of preparedness
pre·par·ed·ness
P p - noun preparedness the state of being prepared; readiness. 1
- noun preparedness possession of adequate armed forces, industrial resources and potential, etc., especially as a deterrent to enemy attack. 1
- uncountable noun preparedness Preparedness is the state of being ready for something to happen, especially for war or a disaster. 0
- noun preparedness the state of being prepared or ready, esp militarily ready for war 0
- noun preparedness the state of being prepared; specif., possession of sufficient armed forces, materiel, etc. for waging war 0