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tim·ing  (tmng)
n.
1. The regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect, as in music, the theater, athletics, or mechanics.
2. The synchronization of the sparking of the plugs with the movement of the pistons in an internal-combustion engine.

timing
Noun
the ability to judge when to do or say something so as to make the best effect, for instance in the theatre, in playing an instrument, or in hitting a ball in sport
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.timingtiming - the time when something happens      
temporal arrangement, temporal order - arrangement of events in time
approaching, coming, approach - the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; "the approach of winter"
earliness - quality of coming early or earlier in time
lateness - quality of coming late or later in time
punctuality, promptness - the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
tardiness - the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time
simultaneity, simultaneousness - happening or existing or done at the same time
seasonableness, timeliness - being at the right time
unseasonableness, untimeliness - being at an inappropriate time
pastness - the quality of being past
futurity - the quality of being in or of the future
nowness, presentness - the quality of being the present; "a study of the pastness of the present and...of the presentness of the past"- R.E.Spiller
spark advance, lead - the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
2.timing - the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)
regulating, regulation - the act of controlling or directing according to rule; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians"
coordination - the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
Translations

timing [ˈtaɪmɪŋ] n (SPORT) → cronometraje m;
the timing of his resignation → el momento que eligió para dimitir
timing [ˈtaɪmɪŋ] nminutage m;
(Sport) → chronométrage m;
the timing of his resignation → le moment choisi pour sa démission
timing [ˈtaɪmɪŋ] n (Sport) → Timing nt;
the timing of his resignation → der Zeitpunkt seines Rücktritts
timing [ˈtaɪmɪŋ] nsincronizzazione f;
(fig) → scelta del momento opportuno, tempismo;
(SPORT) → cronometraggio


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