pre·pared·ness 
/prɪˈperədnəs/ noun
/prɪˈperədnəs/ noun [noncount] formal : the fact of being ready for something : the state of being prepared
▪ The police have been criticized for their lack of preparedness. [=for not being prepared] ▪ emergency preparedness [=being ready for an emergency] ▪ The military is in a state of preparedness.
▪ The police have been criticized for their lack of preparedness. [=for not being prepared] ▪ emergency preparedness [=being ready for an emergency] ▪ The military is in a state of preparedness.
