timeliness
gb/tˈaɪmlinəs/ us/tˈaɪmlinəs/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
business
C1
property
1
being done at the right time
how well something is done on time
Schéma d’usage :
the timeliness of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse timeliness (being on time) with timeline (a schedule).
Synonymes
punctuality (Often used for people arriving or leaving on time.)
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promptness (Emphasizes speed and not delaying.)
Antonymes
lateness (Arriving or happening after the expected time.)
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delay (A late start or slow progress that pushes timing back.)
Collocations
ensure timeliness
|improve timeliness
|timeliness of delivery
|timeliness of payments
|timeliness of reporting
|timeliness of responses
|timeliness of data
|meet timeliness requirements
|monitor timeliness
|lack of timeliness
Thèmes
time
|business
|work
Exemples
- The contract includes penalties if the supplier fails to meet timeliness standards.
- Managers track the timeliness of customer support replies each week.
- The audit criticized the department for poor timeliness in filing reports.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Timeliness is important at work.
- We check the timeliness of deliveries.
Nom
formal
C1
property
2
being well timed and appropriate
how well the timing fits the situation
Schéma d’usage :
the timeliness of [a comment/news/action]
Erreur fréquente :
Timeliness here means 'good timing' or 'relevance now,' not just 'not late.'
Synonymes
aptness (Focuses on suitability to the moment or context.)
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relevance (Emphasizes connection to what matters now.)
Antonymes
untimeliness (The quality of being badly timed.)
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inappropriateness (Not suitable for the situation, including the timing.)
Collocations
question the timeliness
|the timeliness of the announcement
|the timeliness of the warning
|the timeliness of the remark
|timeliness and relevance
|political timeliness
|the timeliness of the message
Thèmes
communication
|news
|social
Exemples
- The timeliness of the warning likely prevented a serious accident.
- Critics questioned the timeliness of the announcement just days before the vote.
- Her message gained attention because of its timeliness during the crisis.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The timeliness of his advice helped me a lot.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
timeliness
API
GB/tˈaɪmlinəs/
US/tˈaɪmlinəs/
Syllabes et accentuation
timeli - ness (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (timeli)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: timeliness
- Plural: timeliness
Expressions
timeliness and accuracy
1/tˈaɪmlinəs ˈænd ˈækjɚəsi/
fixed phrase
business
being correct and on time
being on time and correct
Exemples
- The new system improved timeliness and accuracy in monthly reporting.
- The team is evaluated on timeliness and accuracy, not just volume.
- Automation can increase timeliness and accuracy if the inputs are reliable.
timeliness of delivery
1/tˈaɪmlinəs əv dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
business
how reliably delivery is on time
whether deliveries arrive on time
Exemples
- Customer reviews often mention the timeliness of delivery.
- We chose the carrier based on cost and timeliness of delivery.
- The timeliness of delivery improved after the warehouse expanded.
timeliness of information
1/tˈaɪmlinəs əv ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
how current and usable information is
whether information is up-to-date in time to help
Exemples
- In emergencies, the timeliness of information can save lives.
- The report raised concerns about the timeliness of information shared with the public.
- Traders care about the timeliness of information as much as its accuracy.