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
Learner’s notesIn 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.