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单词 timeliness
释义

timely

1 of 2

adjective

time·​ly ˈtīm-lē How to pronounce timely (audio)
timelier; timeliest
1
: coming early or at the right time
a timely decision
timely payment
2
: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion
a timely book
timeliness noun

timely

2 of 2

adverb

1
: in time : opportunely
the question was not … timely raised in the state court W. O. Douglas
2
archaic : early, soon

Synonyms

Adjective

  • opportune
  • seasonable
  • well-timed
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Example Sentences

Adjective Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates. She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion .
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
With open banking, enterprises could achieve greater agility through faster payments, as well as more timely account information, managing cash receivables and payables directly through their ERP. Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 But without the blanket protection once provided by Roe, physicians in these states may not be able to provide appropriate care in a timely manner. Wired, 7 Aug. 2022 When government fails to do the previously mentioned, interest rates need to be adjusted in a timely manner before inflation starts. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 This view is often cited as the basis for arguments against moderation: accurate, relevant, timely information should emerge spontaneously from the interactions among users. Filippo Menczer, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 After his request was not answered in a timely manner, Dolenz’s lawyer, Mark S. Said, filed the suit against the FBI on the drummer/singer’s behalf to get access to the whole file. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2022 First, use the food in your pantry in a timely manner. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 The average company struggles with the use of data and making timely decisions and commitment to action. Sri Manchala, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Such kind of data residency means startups cannot use this data to make timely business decisions. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

timely

adjective

time·​ly ˈtīm-lē How to pronounce timely (audio)
timelier; timeliest
1
: coming early or at the right time
a timely payment
2
: especially suitable to the time
a timely book

Legal Definition

timely

adjective

time·​ly
ˈtīm-lē
: falling within a prescribed or reasonable time
timely notice

timeliness

noun

as in promptness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time your timeliness will make a good impression on the person interviewing you for the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • promptness
  • readiness
  • punctuality
  • willingness
  • quickness
  • promptitude
  • earliness
  • alacrity
  • prematurity
  • aptness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • tardiness
  • lateness
  • slowness
  • belatedness
  • unpunctuality
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