timeliness

[tahym-lee-nis]

noun

1. the fact or quality of occurring at a suitable or opportune time.

   The timeliness of this documentary on policing couldn't be more striking, given what is happening on our streets.

2. the fact of occurring, being delivered, etc., within an expected time frame; promptness.

   During her tenure the commissioner has effected significant improvements in the timeliness and quality of dispute resolution.

Other Word Forms

• pretimeliness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of timeliness¹

timely ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

"I am aware there were concerns raised by residents about the timeliness of updates provided by officers on the ground," she added.

From BBC

“Parade,” which delves into antisemitism, systemic bias in our judicial system and the power of a wily demagogue to stoke atavistic hatred for self-gain, has a disconcerting timeliness.

From Los Angeles Times

In the whistleblower complaint, Sharony said “her colleagues vocally prioritized political relationships over the timeliness of their investigations.”

From Los Angeles Times

His daughter, Eileen Burkert, made her comments ahead of a two-day hearing of the Infected Blood Inquiry, which has been reconvened to consider the "timeliness and adequacy" of the government response.

From BBC

The inquiry is due to hold hearings on Wednesday and Thursday to examine the "timeliness and adequacy of the government's response to compensation".

From BBC