timing

Pluraltimings

1. 1
   nouncountable or uncountable

   Choosing the right moment or speed for something so that it works well.

   Like knowing the right second to jump onto a moving swing.

   Good timing is important when you tell a joke.

   The runner worked on her timing to finish the race strong.

   Similarpacing, rhythm

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2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The moment when something happens.

   Like reaching the bus stop just as the bus pulls in.

   The timing of the meeting was bad for everyone.

   Her timing could not have been better. She arrived just as dinner was served.

   Similarscheduling

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of time. Use this form for the ongoing action of measuring or setting when something happens.

   She is timing how long the cake takes to bake.

   The coach is timing each lap with a stopwatch.

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   The setting that controls when the spark plugs fire in a car engine.

   Like a choir where everyone must sing their note at the exact same moment.

   The mechanic checked the engine's timing before the long trip.

   Bad timing can make the engine knock and lose power.

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A record of when something happened or how long it took.

   Like writing down the number on a stopwatch each time a runner finishes.

   The judge wrote down each timing as the swimmers touched the wall.

   We compared our timings to see who was fastest.

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