What does the TOEIC word "timely" mean?

The TOEIC word "timely" (adjective (形容詞)) means "タイムリーな、時期を得た、適切な時期の" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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adjective (形容詞)

timely

タイムリーな、時期を得た、適切な時期の

Yes, a typical business example is: "The manager praised her for her timely submission of the report." which translates to "部長は彼女のタイムリーな報告書提出を褒めた。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは「適時の」「間に合った」という意味で、報告書の提出、情報提供、対応など（Part 3/4の会話やPart 7のメールなど）の文脈で頻繁に使われます。

opportune

well-timed

prompt

The manager praised her for her timely submission of the report.

部長は彼女のタイムリーな報告書提出を褒めた。

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解説: 「タイムリーな返答」という形容詞が適切です。
English: An adjective is needed to describe 'response', and 'timely' means at an opportune or appropriate time.

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