timing
IPA: tˈaɪmɪŋ
noun
- (countable, obsolete) An occurrence or event.
- (countable, uncountable) The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.
- (countable, uncountable) The time when something happens.
- (uncountable) The synchronization of the firing of the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.
- (countable) An instance of recording the time of something.
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Examples of "timing" in Sentences
- The timing of his arrival couldn't have been worse as the party was just about to end
- She knew that timing was crucial in negotiations, so she waited for the perfect moment to make her offer
- The comedy duo's impeccable timing had the audience roaring with laughter throughout the entire show
- The athlete's victory was a result of perfect timing - he crossed the finish line just milliseconds before his competitor
- Sometimes, success is all about being in the right place at the right time - it's all about timing
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