immediatepreparedness
nounUK /ɪˈmiːdiət prɪˈpeərɪdnəs/
US /ɪˈmiːdiət prɪˈperɪdnəs/
Being all ready to act right away when something happens.
The fire drill taught the children immediatepreparedness for emergencies.
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2. The state of having everything needed close at hand for a sudden event.
Her immediatepreparedness meant the first-aid box was always within reach.
3. A habit of reacting fast without delay.
The team's immediatepreparedness saved time during the storm.
4. Training that helps someone act at once in a crisis.
The camp focused on immediatepreparedness for sudden weather changes.