punctuality
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tʃuˈæl noun
1.
the quality or state of being punctual.
2.
strict observance in keeping engagements; promptness.
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punctual (ˈpʌŋktjʊəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | arriving or taking place at an arranged time; prompt |
| 2. | (of a person) having the characteristic of always keeping to arranged times, as for appointments, meetings, etc |
| 3. | obsolete precise; exact; apposite |
| 4. | maths consisting of or confined to a point in space |
| [C14: from Medieval Latin punctuālis concerning detail, from Latin punctum point] | |
| punctu'ality | |
| —n | |
| 'punctually | |
| —adv | |
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Punctuality
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Example sentences
Nicaraguans may arrive late for scheduled appointments, but concern for punctuality is improving.
If punctuality is defined precisely, then it is fixed.
One of its primary focuses is how to train for job-required behavioral skills such as punctuality and taking criticism.
Target behaviors identified were increased punctuality, increased productive hours, and increased credit production.
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