time-sensitive
Americanadjective
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(of a product, document, or information) useful or relevant for only a limited amount of time.
These time-sensitive papers must be signed immediately.
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Chemistry. having properties that physically change with the passage of time.
When stored for prolonged periods, time-sensitive chemicals can become extremely hazardous.
adjective
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physically changing as time passes
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only relevant or applicable for a short period of time
Etymology
Origin of time-sensitive
First recorded in 1925–30; time ( def. ) + sensitive ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Experts point to strategies companies use to encourage scrolling, like never-ending feeds, intermittent rewards and time-sensitive notifications.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Your CPA should be in the mix for time-sensitive decisions like this.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Combat search and rescue, or CSAR, missions are considered among the most complex, time-sensitive operations that US and allied militaries prepare for.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
The scientists found that a developmental signal known as Notch plays an important but time-sensitive role in immune cell formation.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026
“Had a time-sensitive dilemma,” I said, “but I managed to figure it out. Sometimes runners-up have good ideas too, you know.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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