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timing

Pronunciation: [ˈtaɪmɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use timing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

Her timing was perfect; she made the joke just when everyone was ready to laugh.

Example

His timing was off when he called during the movie; it interrupted everyone's fun.

Example

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.

Example

The runner had great timing, finishing the race just before his competitors.

Example

She missed the ball because her timing was poor and she swung too early.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

She timed her presentation so she would finish right before lunch.

Example

He didn’t time the exam well, which caused him to run out of time at the end.

Example

How do you time your study sessions before a test?

How to pronounce timing

Pronunciation: [ˈtaɪmɪŋ]

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