Meaning & use
Punctuality
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The quality or habit of doing things or arriving at the correct or agreed time.
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The German train system is famous for its punctuality.
His employer valued punctuality above almost every other trait.
A note on using this word
The saying "punctuality is the politeness of kings," often attributed to Louis XVIII of France, reflects how highly the trait has historically been prized.
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