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punctuality




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punctuality
     1. n. The state of being punctual
punctual
     1. adj. Prompt; on time.
     2. adj.          (of an event) Happening at the appointed time
     3. adj.          (of a person) Acting at the appointed time
                    Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
     4. adj. (mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
     5. adj. (linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration
     6. adj. (nonstandard, Euro-English) Periodic; occasional.
           The management of the above mentioned feed sectors is subject to close co-operation with the Member States through (...) punctual expert groups meetings where appropriate.
     7. adj. (dated) Observing trivial points; punctilious.

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Example Sentences

In Europe and America, people regard punctuality as a matter of course. 
One thing you should know about me is that I'm obsessed with punctuality. 



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