military readiness

collocation in English

meaningsofmilitaryandreadiness

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military
adjective
uk
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/us
/ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/
relating to or belonging to the ...
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readiness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈred.i.nəs/us
/ˈred.i.nəs/
willingness or a state of being prepared ...
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(Definition ofmilitaryandreadinessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmilitary readiness

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At a time when the defence budget is reduced,militaryreadinessis relaxed.
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Meanwhile, the alliance's enhanced state ofmilitaryreadinesscontinues.
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If that was ever done, it would completely contradict the very effect which the combined weight of sanctions, isolation andmilitaryreadinessis intended to produce.
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He was also responsible for overseeing research on the nation'smilitaryreadiness.
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In that position, he was responsible as the senior policy advisor on recruitment, career development, pay and benefits, and overseeing the state ofmilitaryreadiness.
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Themilitaryreadinessof these local militia units varied greatly as did their uniform and armament.
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He focused onmilitaryreadinessand balancing the federal budget.
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Congress authorized the acquisition of twelve frigates, and made other appropriations to increasemilitaryreadiness.
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The military's involvement in commerce was seen to adversely affectmilitaryreadinessand spread corruption.
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However, themilitaryreadiness, ability to field soldiers and the rank of opponents indicate that there could not have been more than 4,000 men on each side.
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