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

Etymology

Origin of timeliness

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

Example Sentences

Adopting a blended-data approach, using private and public sources, and potentially centralizing statistical agencies could improve data quality and timeliness.

From Barron's

Senators from four states want federal environmental officials to address a spate of whale deaths on both coasts, urging “transparency and timeliness” in releasing information about whale deaths and their causes.

From Seattle Times

“My goal is a new, public health action-oriented culture at CDC that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, communication, and timeliness. I want us all to do better and it starts with CDC leading the way.”

From Washington Times

The Players grasped the special timeliness of the event, filling the 17-member cast of “Our Town” with a rainbow of actors: Black, White, brown, Asian and mixed-race.

From Washington Post

Public scrutiny has also fallen on the timeliness of weather bulletins provided by local meteorological services.

From Reuters