Dictionary definition · readiness
noun
- the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)"putting them in readiness"
- prompt willingness"readiness to continue discussions"
- (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way"the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"
- a natural effortlessness"they conversed with great facility"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).