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readiness
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noun
(= preparation)
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
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noun
(= eagerness, zeal, forwardness)
prompt willingness
readiness to continue discussions
they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
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noun
(= set)
(psychology) being temporarily ready 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
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noun
(= facility)
a natural effortlessness
they conversed with great facility
a happy readiness of conversation
— -Jane Austen
state
Noun
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A state is a condition or a situation.
I am worried about her. She is in a constant state of depression.
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Any sovereign nation (nation that rules itself) is a state.
The United States is a country with many sovereign nations united with each other.
state
Verb
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To state something is to say it as a fact.
He stated that he hasn't slept in 2 days.
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To state something is to let it be known.
Please state your name and place of business.