timing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the time when something happens
   
2. noun the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)
   
3. verb measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
   time; clock.
   
   • he clocked the runners
4. verb assign a time for an activity or event
   time.
   
   • The candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene
5. verb set the speed, duration, or execution of
   time.
   
   • we time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely
6. verb regulate or set the time of
   time.
   
   • time the clock
7. verb adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
   time.
   
   • The good player times his swing so as to hit the ball squarely

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