readiness


readiness (http://definr.com/readiness)

     n 1: the state of being ready or prepared for use or action
          (especially military action); "putting them in
          readiness" [syn: preparedness]
     2: prompt willingness: "readiness to continue discussions"
     3: (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" [syn: set]
     4: a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great
        facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane
        Austen [syn: facility]