Timing Definition

tīmĭng
noun
The regulation of the speed, or of the moment of occurrence, of something so as to produce the most effective results.
The timing of an engine, of a golfer's swing, of an announcement, etc.
Webster's New World
The pacing of various scenes, as of a play, for total effect.
Webster's New World
The synchronization of the sparking of the plugs with the movement of the pistons in an internal-combustion engine.
American Heritage
The pacing of a skit, monologue, etc., as for comedic effect.
Webster's New World
Measurement of time, as with a stopwatch.
Webster's New World
verb

Present participle of time.

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Noun

Singular:
timing
Plural:
timings

Timing Sentence Examples

  • Good timing, but it would have been better timing if Alex had caught her – more fun too.

  • The direct and reflected systems are practically equal, and by suitably timing the vibrations of the hand for each case the rope may be made to vibrate as a whole, as two halves, as three-thirds and so on.

  • The timing now made sense.

  • The timing was propitious, as black clouds had begun to roll up the valley and gather above them, the advance guard of a summer shower.

  • I don't think anyone was timing me.

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Words Starting With

TTITIM

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With T and Ending With G

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With T6 Letter Words Ending With G