timing
Definition of timing
1a : placement or occurrence in time the timing of the sale couldn't have been betterb : 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
Circa 1659
First Known Use of timing
circa 1659
TIMING Defined for English Language Learners
timing
Definition of timing for English Language Learners
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: the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result
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: the ability to choose the best moment for some action, movement, etc.
TIMING Defined for Kids
timing
Definition of timing for Students
: the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result
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