timing
Pronunciation: [ˈtaɪmɪŋ]
Context: "everyday situations"
(noun) timing refers to the choice of when something happens. It can be important to do things at the right moment, like when someone tells a joke or waits for a bus.
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Her timing was perfect; she made the joke just when everyone was ready to laugh.
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His timing was off when he called during the movie; it interrupted everyone's fun.
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Do you think the timing of the meeting is good for everyone?
Context: "sports"
(noun) timing can also mean how well someone controls their speed or actions in sports. It is about doing something at exactly the right moment to be successful.
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The runner had great timing, finishing the race just before his competitors.
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She missed the ball because her timing was poor and she swung too early.
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How do you improve your timing in basketball?
Context: "music"
(noun) in music, timing means playing or singing notes at the right time. It’s about making sure everything sounds good together.
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The pianist's timing was excellent, which made the performance really enjoyable.
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The band struggled because their timing wasn't synced during the concert.
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Why is timing important in playing music with others?
Context: "everyday situations"
(verb) to time something means to measure when it happens or to try to do it at a certain moment. Like timing when to start baking a cake so it’s ready for dessert.
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She timed her presentation so she would finish right before lunch.
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He didn’t time the exam well, which caused him to run out of time at the end.
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How do you time your study sessions before a test?