timing

noun tim·ing \ ˈtī-miŋ \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Examples: timing in a Sentence

Definition of timing

1 a : placement or occurrence in time

the timing of the sale couldn't have been better

b : the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect

a boxer with impeccable timing

2 : observation and recording (as by a stopwatch) of the elapsed time of an act, action, or process

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Examples of timing in a Sentence

The timing of the sale could not have been better.
Her timing was a little off and she missed the shot.
an athlete with impeccable timing

Recent Examples of timing from the Web

McGill, who began in Sedona in November 2016, reportedly sent a department-wide email apologizing for the announcement's timing given his short tenure.

— perry vandell, azcentral, "Peoria's search for new police chief down to four finalists," 14 July 2018
His face was off at least some materials by late morning Friday, though the company said the details and exact timing for everything were still being worked out.

— courant.com, "Papa John's is pulling founder's image from its marketing," 13 July 2018
His face was off at least some materials by late morning Friday, though the company said the details and exact timing for everything were still being worked out.

— NBC News, "Papa John's pulling founder's image from marketing after racial slur report," 13 July 2018
The tournament-ending injury is a combination of bad luck and bad timing for Metu.

— jeff mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "Metu’s misfortune means missed opportunity for Spurs’ second-rounder," 12 July 2018
Beyond the deadline on his qualifying offer, Walton may face another timing issue, with the Heat possibly to hold off on offering another two-way contract after signing undrafted Michigan forward Duncan Robinson to a two-way contract Tuesday.

— ira winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Heat's Derrick Walton Jr. facing yet another contract deadline," 11 July 2018
This movie is actually a series of skits that are supposed to be shock-comedy but fall totally flat, with terrible timing and deeply offensive plot points.

— cady drell, Marie Claire, "Speaking of ‘Life Itself,’ Here Are 5 Bad Movies With Great Casts," 10 July 2018
Chip timing will be provided for both runners and walkers for the five-mile trek.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 10 July 2018
The timing charts can be customized by region, area, district or fishery and salmon species.

— laine welch, Anchorage Daily News, "For Alaska sockeye salmon, record highs in Bristol Bay, record lows nearly everywhere else," 9 July 2018

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First Known Use of timing

circa 1659

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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TIMING Defined for English Language Learners

timing

noun

Definition of timing for English Language Learners

: the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result
: the ability to choose the best moment for some action, movement, etc.