Englishfor English speakers
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
status
Noun
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Your status is your level, role, or situation in a group or society.
Mike Hooper has retained his status as Liverpool's current No 1 goalkeeper.
With the change in employment status came changes in responsibilities and pay.
In many countries, the ability to speak English is a sign or high social status.
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The status of something is its situation at a particular time.
What is the status of the repairs?