Definitions for timing
ˈtaɪ mɪŋtim·ing

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. timing(noun)

   the time when something happens

2. timing(noun)

   the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. timing(Noun)

   An occurrence or event.

2. timing(Noun)

   The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.

3. timing(Noun)

   The time when something happens.

4. timing(Noun)

   The synchronization of the firing of the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.

5. timing(Noun)

   An instance of recording the time of something.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Timing

   of Time

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. timing

   In fencing, is the accurate and critical throwing in of a cut or thrust upon any opening that may occur as your adversary changes his position.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'timing' in Nouns Frequency: #1980

How to pronounce timing?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say timing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of timing in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of timing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of timing in a Sentence

1. Elvis Picardo:

   We're seeing concerns about the timing of the inevitable rate hike of the Fed, our fundamental thesis that the TSX will have a down year still stands.

2. Meng Wanzhou:

   The timing of my retirement will depend on when Google can invent a new medicine that will allow people to live forever. I'm waiting for that medicine.

3. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell:

   As I've said, there are many concerns up here on the Hill with this agreement -- from Democrats and Republicans alike. But trade is critically important to our economy and national security. So I think the president should consult with Congress on the timing and path forward on this important issue.

4. Mary Nichols:

   We have been open to accommodations that would adjust compliance timing and flexibility, that would create new paths to promote innovative technologies and zero emission vehicles, and that would benefit the public.

5. Matt Kauffman:

   When you have that detailed movement information it allows you to see the precise migratory path that these animals took, how they navigated the landscape, and also the timing of these migrations.

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