timeliness
Americannoun
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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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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
But the doc linking up with the EW&F tour schedule isn’t the timeliness I’m talking about.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
They said they recognised the impact delays could have and teams had worked to improve access and timeliness, with a "robust triage" process for referrals with safeguarding the top priority.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 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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