timing

noun

tim·​ing ˈtī-miŋ How to pronounce timing (audio)
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

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
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How Rod knew Morgan was at her home, along with the coincidental timing of his arrival after her attack, raised questions with investigators who spoke to Rod at the scene. Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024 The offensive plays were strong, but the timing on the pinches gave the Ducks life. Omar White, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024 The timing of Lawson's return to Front Row Motorsports aligns perfectly with the team's expansion plans. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Tissue match and timing are critical as is communicating consent to one’s family. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for timing 

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of timing was in 1647

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“Timing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

timing

noun
tim·​ing
ˈtī-miŋ
1
: selection for best effect of the exact moment for beginning or doing something
2
: observation and recording (as by a stopwatch) of the time taken by something

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