timeliness
noun/ˈtaɪmlɪnɪs/
Frequency rank: #17,647 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of happening or being done at the right or appropriate time.
Example sentence
The editor praised the reporter for the timeliness of the breaking news coverage.
Synonyms & related words
- promptness
- punctuality
- opportuneness
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