timeliness

American  

[tahym-lee-nis] / ˈtaɪm li nɪs /

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

Etymology

Origin of timeliness

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

timeliness

But the doc linking up with the EW&F tour schedule isn’t the timeliness I’m talking about.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

“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

Rawden decided the scope of the inquest would focus on the cause of the injury, the medical provision at the arena, and the "timeliness and appropriateness" of the medical care provided to Johnson.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 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

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