READINESS
\ɹˈɛdɪnəs], \ɹˈɛdɪnəs], \ɹ_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_n_ə_s]\
Definitions of READINESS
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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(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"
By Princeton University
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(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"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By James Champlin Fernald
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Preparedness; promptitude; willingness.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Quickness; freedom from reluctance; promptitude; willingness; fitness of condition; being in a state of preparation; to make ready, to prepare; to put in order.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. State or quality of being ready; preparedness;-quickness; promptness; promptitude ; facility ; freedom from hinderance or obstruction ;- alacrity ; quickness ; expertness ; dexterity ; ease ; cheerfulness.
