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readiness
[/ˈrɛdɪnəs/]
noun
prontidão
1.
The state of being prepared or willing to do something
The team showed great readiness for the competition.
O time demonstrou grande prontidão para a competição.
2.
The quality of being quick to act or respond
Her readiness to help others is admirable.
Sua prontidão em ajudar aos outros é admirável.
3.
Military or defensive preparedness
The army maintained combat readiness at all times.
O exército manteve prontidão de combate o tempo todo.
Synonyms
preparedness
willingness
availability
promptness
Antonyms
reluctance
unwillingness
unpreparedness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prontidão
most common usage
Brazil
disposição
alternative meaning emphasizing willingness
Portugal
prontidão
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
disponibilidade
alternative for availability sense
Related Idioms & Phrases
readiness is all
in a state of readiness
combat readiness
readiness to serve
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