timeliness
/'taimlinis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being timely; occurring at a suitable or opportune time.
- The fact of being done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; appropriateness to the current period.
Usage
- Timeliness is an abstract noun used to describe the characteristic of an event, action, or piece of information. It emphasizes the importance of timing and relevance.
- It is often used in formal, academic, and professional contexts to discuss the value of punctuality, relevance, or being up-to-date.
Examples
- The timeliness of the emergency warning saved many lives.
- Journalists strive for both accuracy and timeliness in their reporting.
- The success of the marketing campaign depended on the timeliness of its launch.
- We appreciate the timeliness of your response to our inquiry.
Advanced Usage
- "In timeliness": Used to describe an action performed with good timing.
- The government's intervention was notable for its in timeliness.
- "A matter of timeliness": Refers to something where timing is the critical factor.
- Submitting the application is a matter of timeliness; late submissions are not considered.
Variants and Related Words
- Timely (adj): Done or occurring at a favorable or appropriate time; well-timed.
- The timely arrival of the paramedics was crucial.
- Untimeliness (n): The quality of being badly timed; occurring at an inconvenient time.
- The untimeliness of the software update caused system disruptions.
Synonyms
- Punctuality: The characteristic of being on time.
- Opportuneness: The quality of being well-timed for a particular purpose.
- Seasonableness: Suitability to the season or current circumstances.
Antonyms
- Untimeliness: Bad timing.
- Delay: A period of time by which something is late or postponed.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Strike while the iron is hot": This idiom relates to the concept of timeliness, meaning to take action at the most opportune moment.
- "A stitch in time saves nine": This proverb emphasizes the value of timely action to prevent larger problems later.
Noun
- timely convenience
- being at the right time