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Definitions for: Readiness [n] prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"
[n] a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen
[n] (psychology) a temporary readiness to respond in a particular way; "the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"; "his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set"
[n] the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate"
Webster (1913) Definition: Read"i*ness, n.
The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness;
aptitude; willingness.
They received the word with all readiness of mind.
--Acts xvii.
11.
Syn: Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude;
promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness;
dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See Facility.
Synonyms: facility, preparation, preparedness, set
See Also: alert, cognitive state, effortlessness, qui vive, ready, state, state of mind, willingness
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