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
Recent Examples of timing from the Web
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That may not always be appreciated, especially if your livelihood depends on getting rain and snow amounts, and timing, just right, all the time.
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The timing of case is tricky: the process of briefing, arguing and deciding a case at the Supreme Court takes months.
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George Bochetto, one of the owners, said the timing of their warning was not intended to take advantage of the publicity surrounding a six-week festival honoring the three-time heavyweight boxing champion.
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The initial feedback was strong enough to prompt Trump to push up the line’s timing from the following spring.
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The last four or five weeks, my balance has been really good, my timing has been really good, pretty good rhythm.
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Peter Kréko, a Hungarian political analyst and academic researcher of populism and extremism at Indiana University Bloomington, said that the timing of Arktos’s move to Budapest was no accident.
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Even with the high price, the timing of the deal makes a lot of sense to the Sox brass, including Hahn, who hadn't mentioned Robert's name publicly until this weekend.
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The timing was also notable, coming just after Trump son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner negotiated a $110 billion arms sale to the Saudis.
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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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