timing

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tim·ing | \ ˈtī-miŋ

Definition of timing

1a : 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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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

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