mission-ready
|mis-sion-read-y|
B2
/ˈmɪʃən ˌrɛdi/
prepared for a task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mission-ready' originates from the combination of 'mission' and 'ready', where 'mission' refers to a specific task or duty and 'ready' means prepared or equipped.
Historical Evolution
'mission' comes from the Latin word 'missio', meaning 'to send', and 'ready' comes from the Old English 'ræde', meaning 'prepared'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mission-ready' meant being prepared for a specific task, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prepared and equipped to undertake a specific mission or task.
The team is mission-ready and can be deployed at a moment's notice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40