noun
timing
TEYE-mihng
noun
1
The choice of when to do something, especially in relation to its effect.
"His timing was perfect — he arrived just as the show began."
2
The regulation of pace or rhythm in an activity, such as an engine or a joke.
"Good comic timing is what made the routine funny."
How to Use Timing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sense of when to do something, or how well-paced an action or event is.
Common pairings
good timing
bad timing
comic timing
Word Forms
timings plural
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