'Preparedness' definitions:

Definition of 'preparedness'

From: WordNet
noun
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" [syn: readiness, preparedness, preparation]

Definition of 'Preparedness'

From: GCIDE
  • Prepared \Pre*pared"\, a. Made fit or suitable; adapted; ready; as, prepared food; prepared questions. -- {Pre*par"ed*ly}, adv. --Shak. -- {Pre*par"ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]