Punctuality

/,pʌɳktju'æliti/
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Definition

Noun: The quality or characteristic of being on time; the habit of arriving, completing tasks, or occurring at the precise or agreed-upon time.

Usage

"Punctuality" is an uncountable noun used to describe a person's consistent behavior or a system's reliability regarding timeliness. It is a formal and positive trait, often associated with professionalism, respect, and discipline.

Examples
  • Her punctuality is remarkable; she has never been late to a meeting.
  • The train service is known for its punctuality.
  • Punctuality is highly valued in Japanese culture.
Advanced Usage
  • With prepositions: It is commonly used with the preposition "of" (e.g., the punctuality of the employee) or "in" (e.g., punctuality in attendance).
  • As an abstract concept: It can be discussed as a principle or standard, not just a personal habit. For example: "We must improve punctuality across the entire department."
Variants and Related Words
  • Punctual (adjective): Describing a person or thing that is on time.
    • He is a very punctual student.
  • Punctually (adverb): In a punctual manner.
    • The event started punctually at 9 AM.
Synonyms
  • Timeliness: The fact of happening at a suitable or correct time.
  • Promptness: The quality of acting without delay.
Antonyms
  • Tardiness: The quality or habit of being late.
  • Unpunctuality: The state of not being punctual (less common than "tardiness").
Idioms and Phrases
  • To be a stickler for punctuality: To insist very strictly on being on time.
    • Our manager is a real stickler for punctuality.
Noun
  1. the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

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