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.

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Other Word Forms

• pretimeliness
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of timeliness

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

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Example Sentences

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timeliness

Wedged in the tiny space between irrelevancy and timeliness, Sorkin’s companion piece doesn’t need to say anything new to do its job; it only has to persuade us to pay attention to its shouts.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

CMS has said it protects against inappropriate denials by linking vendors’ payments to quality scores that take into account the timeliness and accuracy of decisions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Most of the script’s energy goes to talking about typesetting and rotary press flongs, but right before the end credits roll, “Le Faux Soir” blurts out its timeliness about combating Le Fox News with comedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

It downgraded Indonesia’s information flow criterion—which gauges the quality, timeliness and availability of market information to international investors—to negative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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

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