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tim·ing

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

(ˈtaɪmɪŋ)
n
the process or art of regulating actions or remarks in relation to others to produce the best effect, as in music, the theatre, sport, etc
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tim•ing

(ˈtaɪ mɪŋ)

n.
1. the selecting of the best time for doing or saying something in order to achieve the desired effect.
2. the ability of a performer, esp. in comedy, to deliver lines, react, cut in, etc., at whatever tempo will create the desired effect.
3. Sports. the control of the speed of a stroke, blow, etc., in order that it may reach its maximum at the proper moment.
4. an act or instance of observing and recording the elapsed time of a contest, process, etc.
[1590–1600]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.timing - the time when something happenstiming - 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
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Translations
تَسْجيل الوَقْتتَوْقيت
načasováníměření času
tidtagningtiming
ajanottoajoitusnopeudensäätörytmitys
idõmérésidõzítés
tímamælingtímasetning
meranie časunačasovanie
časovni razpored
saat tutmasüre hesaplamazamanlama

timing

[ˈtaɪmɪŋ]
A. N
1. (= time chosen) the timing of the meeting was inconvenient → la hora fijada para la reunión no era muy conveniente
the timing of this is important → es importante hacer esto en el momento exacto
it's all a matter of timing → todo es cuestión de elegir el momento oportuno
that was good/bad timing (= opportunity) → lo hiciste en buen/mal momento; (= on time) → lo hiciste a tiempo/destiempo
2. (Sport) → cronometraje m
3. (= rhythm) → ritmo m, cadencia f, compás m
B. CPD (Mech, Aut) → de distribución, de encendido
timing device N [of bomb] → temporizador m
timing gear N → engranaje m de distribución
timing mechanism N → dispositivo m para medir el tiempo
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timing

[ˈtaɪmɪŋ] n
(= judging the right time) → timing m
perfect timing → un timing parfait
His photo is caught with perfect timing → Son instantané est pris avec un timing parfait.
(= time chosen) → moment m choisi
the timing of his resignation → le moment choisi pour sa démission
(= measurement of time) → minutage m, chronométrage mtiming device n (on bomb) → mécanisme m de retardement
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

timing

n
(= choice of time) → Wahl f → des richtigen Zeitpunkts (of für), Timing nt; (Tennis, Ftbl) → Timing nt; it’s all a question of timing → es ist eine Frage (der Wahl) des richtigen Zeitpunkts or des Timings; perfect timing, I’d just opened a bottle → ihr kommt gerade richtig, ich habe eben eine Flasche aufgemacht; the timing of the statement was wrong/excellent → die Erklärung kam zum falschen/genau zum richtigen Zeitpunkt; what’s the timing for the reform? → wie sieht der Zeitplan für die Reform aus?; the actors’ timing was terrible → die Schauspieler zeigten eine erbärmliche Synchronisierung; to improve one’s timing → sein Timing verbessern; the dancer showed a good sense of timing → der Tänzer bewies ein gutes Gefühl fürs Timing
(Aut, = mechanism) → Steuerung f; (= adjustment) → Einstellung f; timing mechanism → Steuermechanismus m
(= measuring of time) → Zeitnahme f, → Zeitmessung f → (of bei); (of race, runners etc) → Stoppen nt
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timing

[ˈtaɪmɪŋ] n (of tennis player, cricketer) → coordinazione f; (of musician) → tempismo; (of comedian) → tempestività f inv; (of demonstration, elections) → momento; (of engine) → messa in fase; (of race, industrial process) → cronometraggio
that was good/bad timing → hai (or ha ) scelto il momento opportuno/sbagliato
that was perfect timing! → che tempismo!
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

time

(taim) noun
1. the hour of the day. What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?
2. the passage of days, years, events etc. time and space; Time will tell.
3. a point at which, or period during which, something happens. at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.
4. the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc. This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!'
5. a suitable moment or period. Now is the time to ask him.
6. one of a number occasions. He's been to France four times.
7. a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc. He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.
8. the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo. in slow time.
verb
1. to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something). He timed the journey.
2. to choose a particular time for. You timed your arrival beautifully!
ˈtimeless adjective
1. not belonging to, or typical of, any particular time. timeless works of art.
2. never-ending. the timeless beauty of Venice.
ˈtimelessly adverb
ˈtimelessness noun
ˈtimely adjective
coming at the right moment. Your arrival was most timely.
ˈtimeliness noun
ˈtimer noun
1. a person who, or a device which, measures the time taken by anything. a three-minute egg-timer.
2. a clock-like device which sets something off or switches something on or off at a given time.
times noun plural
1. a period; an era. We live in difficult times.
2. in mathematics, used to mean multiplied by. Four times two is eight.
ˈtiming noun
1. the measuring of the amount of time taken.
2. the regulating of speech or actions to achieve the best effect. All comedians should have a good sense of timing.
time bomb
a bomb that has been set to explode at a particular time.
ˈtime-consuming adjective
taking too much time to do. a time-consuming process/job.
time limit
a fixed length of time during which something must be done and finished. The examination has a time limit of three hours.
time ˈoff noun
a period of time away from work or studying.
time ˈout noun
(American).
1. (in basketball etc) a short break requested by the coach to give instructions etc.
2. a short period of rest from an activity. to take time out to relax.
ˈtimetable noun
a list of the times of trains, school classes etc.
all in good time
soon enough.
all the time
continually.
at times
occasionally; sometimes.
be behind time
to be late.
for the time being
meanwhile. I am staying at home for the time being.
from time to time
occasionally; sometimes. From time to time he brings me a present.
in good time
early enough; before a set time (for an appointment etc). We arrived in good time for the concert.
in time
1. early enough. He arrived in time for dinner; Are we in time to catch the train?
2. (with with) at the same speed or rhythm. They marched in time with the music.
no time (at all)
a very short time indeed. The journey took no time (at all).
one/two etc at a time
singly, or in groups of two etc. They came into the room three at a time.
on time
at the right time. The train left on time.
save/waste time
to avoid spending time; to spend time unnecessarily. Take my car instead of walking, if you want to save time; We mustn't waste time discussing unimportant matters.
take one's time
to do something as slowly as one wishes.
time and (time) again
again and again; repeatedly. I asked her time and (time) again not to do that.
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