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noun

pacing

PAY-sihng
noun
1
The speed or rhythm at which something moves or unfolds.
"The pacing of the novel picks up dramatically in the final chapters."
"The coach criticised the team's pacing in the second half."

How to Use Pacing

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In plain EnglishHow quickly or slowly something progresses, especially a story, race, or performance.

Common pairings
good pacing poor pacing the film's pacing

Word Forms

pacings plural

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The _____ of the novel picks up dramatically in the final chapters.

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