n. The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay.
n. The habit of adhering to a designated time.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Promptitude; readiness; quickness of decision or action.
n. Cheerful willingness; alacrity.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or quality of being prompt; readiness; quickness of decision or action; especially, quickness of action in executing a decision; cheerful willingness; alacrity.
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n. the characteristic of doing things without delay
n. the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
Word Usage
"He recalled his promptness of resource and readiness for action."