timeliness
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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.
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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.
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“I think there’s broad recognition that the timeliness of our regulatory process could be improved,” Xotta said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Postal Services told the Times that there are “any number of factors” that may affect the timeliness of mail.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“If we get into the late February period or beyond, then it becomes less likely the court will rule against the administration, given the timeliness and fiscal impact of this issue,” they said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026
Adopting a blended-data approach, using private and public sources, and potentially centralizing statistical agencies could improve data quality and timeliness.
From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025
In fact, given the timeliness of Mrs. Bernoffski’s appearances at the front window, I suspected she was actually keeping an eye out for me, and brief waving sessions now preceded the clearing of the snow.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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