punctuality
gb/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ us/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
B2
Inggris
pontosság, menetrendszerűség
KATA BENDA
B2
1
pontosság
B1
Pola penggunaan:
punctuality (in [doing something]) | punctuality (of [someone])
Punctuality is important in this job, especially for early meetings.
Ebben a munkában fontos a pontosság, különösen a korai megbeszélések miatt.
Her punctuality impressed the interviewer.
A pontossága nagy hatást tett az interjúztatóra.
The teacher marked down students who showed a lack of punctuality.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I try to improve my punctuality.
Igyekszem javítani a pontosságomon.
Punctuality is important at work.
A munkahelyen fontos a pontosság.
Kesalahan umum:
Do not confuse punctuality with punctuation. Also, punctual is an adjective; punctuality is a noun.
Arti
habit of being on time
Kolokasi
strict punctuality
|perfect punctuality
|poor punctuality
|punctuality at work
|punctuality in class
|punctuality matters
|value punctuality
|emphasize punctuality
|lack of punctuality
|a reputation for punctuality
Sinonim
timeliness (Often focuses on doing something at an appropriate time, not only arriving on time.)
|
on-time arrival (More specific to arriving at a scheduled time.)
Antonim
lateness (The state of being late.)
|
tardiness (More formal; often used about people arriving late.)
Tema
time
|daily_life
|work
|education
|social_life
Definisi
Punctuality means being on time.
The habit or quality of arriving, starting, or happening at the planned time; being on time.
KATA BENDA
C1
2
pontosság
B2
Pola penggunaan:
punctuality of [service/system] | improve [service] punctuality
The rail operator published monthly data on punctuality.
A vasúttársaság havi adatokat tett közzé a pontosságról.
Airline punctuality improved after the schedule was adjusted.
A légitársaság pontossága javult a menetrend módosítása után.
Passengers complained about the route’s poor punctuality during rush hour.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The trains here have good punctuality.
Az itteni vonatok általában pontosak.
The airline reported higher punctuality this year.
A légitársaság szerint idén javult a pontosság.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may use on time for both people and services; punctuality is more formal and common in reports (e.g., trains, flights).
Arti
reliability in keeping to schedule
Kolokasi
train punctuality
|flight punctuality
|bus punctuality
|service punctuality
|punctuality rates
|punctuality statistics
|a punctuality report
|improve punctuality
|punctuality targets
|punctuality performance
Sinonim
reliability (Broader; includes quality and dependability beyond timing.)
|
on-time performance (Common in transport/operations; focuses on meeting scheduled times.)
Antonim
delays (Repeated late arrivals or late running.)
|
unreliability (Broader opposite; not dependable, including poor timekeeping.)
Tema
transport
|business
|time
Definisi
Punctuality can also mean how often something runs on time.
The degree to which a service, system, or process keeps to its stated timetable or expected times.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
punctuality
IPA
GB/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
US/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
Suku kata & tekanan
punc - tu - al - ity (4 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: punctuality
- Plural: punctuality
Kata terkait
Core family
punctual
adjective B1
punctually
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpunctual
adjective
lateness
noun
Ungkapan
punctuality is a virtue
1/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti ˈɪz ə vˈɚt͡ʃu/
fixed phrase
being on time is good
It is good to be on time.
Contoh
- Punctuality is a virtue, especially when other people are waiting.
- He learned quickly that punctuality is a virtue in this office.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Punctuality is a virtue.
- My coach says punctuality is a virtue.
punctuality is the politeness of princes
1/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti ˈɪz ðə pəlˈaɪtnəs əv pɹˈɪnsɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
being on time shows respect
Being on time is a way to show respect.
Contoh
- In her welcome speech, she quoted, “Punctuality is the politeness of princes.”
- He joked, “Punctuality is the politeness of princes,” as he arrived exactly at noon.
punctuality is the soul of business
1/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti ˈɪz ðə sˈoʊl əv bˈɪznɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
being on time helps business
Being on time is very important in business.
Contoh
- My manager often says, “Punctuality is the soul of business,” when we have client meetings.
- In consulting, punctuality is the soul of business—late starts cost money.