The degree to which UMass is prepared to convert to the PeopleSoft system his includes user knowledge and skill readiness, technical readiness, and business-oriented readiness
Readiness links preparedness to relief An assessment of readiness reflects the current capacity and capabilities of the organization s involved in relief activities (Landesman definition)
term which denotes that a negotiating party is adequately prepared to enter treaty negotiations The readiness of each party -- Canada, the Province, and the First Nation -- is assessed by the BCTC in the second phase of the six-stage process
If you do something in readiness for a future event, you do it so that you are prepared for that event. Security tightened in the capital in readiness for the president's arrival
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
The attributes and status of a weapon system's availability and capability to begin military operations (See Sustainability )
the readiness of forces to be committed to operations within a specified time is dependent on the availability and proficiency of personnel, equipment, facilities and consumables
a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen
If someone is very willing to do something, you can talk about their readiness to do it. their readiness to co-operate with the new US envoy
prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions" 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
The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness