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" 使用や行動の準備ができていること（特に軍事行動）。
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【上位】 the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state" その主要な特性に注目したときのある物のあり方。
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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" 迅速な意欲。
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(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" ある特定の反応をするための一時的な心の準備。
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