punctuality
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3.5
- noun
- /ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/
:
puntualidad
- Many employers value punctuality as it reflects reliability and respect for others' time.
- punctuality and attendance
- punctuality and obedience
- punctuality for the appointment
It is said that punctuality is the courtesy of kings and I would suppose Queens, but be on time.
- It is said that punctuality is the courtesy of kings and I would suppose Queens, but be on time.
Examples
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The very concept of punctuality obviously has varying meanings and importance for different occupations and work groups.
Academic text (2002) -
In our profession, punctuality is not an option.
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Women will appreciate your punctuality because it will show them that you care and that is huge.
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An important aspect of time is punctuality in your start and stop times.
Academic text (2003) -
Your punctuality matches your reputation.
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Punctuality is a priority for this particular person.
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The quiz group did have higher rates of punctuality and attendance.
Academic text (2006) -
If there's one quality that I admire in a person, it's punctuality.
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I prize punctuality.
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We especially stress neatness, truthfulness and punctuality.
Synonyms
5
4.8
Happening at the right time
4
3.5
Doing something quickly and at the expected time
Antonyms
How Punctual
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Punctuality comes from the Latin root punct-, which means 'point'. Think of arriving exactly at the 'point' on a clock, so punctuality means being on time.