Timing

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

Definitions of timing

noun the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done

Example Sentences

A1 I always seem to have bad timing when it comes to catching the bus.

A2 She has impeccable timing when telling jokes.

B1 The timing of the meeting couldn't have been worse as I had another appointment.

B2 The comedian's timing was spot on, eliciting laughter from the entire audience.

C1 The timing of the release of the new product was strategically planned to maximize sales.

C2 His impeccable timing on the tennis court earned him the championship title.

adjective relating to or indicating the precise time at which something is intended to take place

Example Sentences

A1 The timing of the bus schedule is important for my daily commute.

A2 She has impeccable timing when it comes to telling jokes.

B1 The timing of the music in the movie really added to the suspense.

B2 The timing of the project launch was crucial for its success.

C1 His impeccable timing on the tennis court helped him win the championship.

C2 The comedian's perfect timing had the audience in stitches all night.

Examples of timing in a Sentence

formal The timing of the product launch will be crucial for its success.

informal I'm not sure about the timing of the party, do you think Friday night works?

slang The timing of his joke was on point, everyone burst out laughing.

figurative Sometimes life's timing can be unpredictable, we just have to roll with it.

Grammatical Forms of timing

• past tense: timed
• plural: timings
• comparative: more timely
• superlative: most timely
• present tense: time
• future tense: will time
• perfect tense: have timed
• continuous tense: timing
• singular: timing
• positive degree: timely
• infinitive: to time
• gerund: timing
• participle: timed

Origin and Evolution of timing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'timing' originated from the Old English word 'tīman' which means 'to happen at a certain time or season'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'timing' has come to specifically refer to the act of choosing the best moment to do something or the ability to control when something happens. It has evolved to be widely used in various fields such as sports, technology, and music to emphasize the importance of precision and coordination in time management.