a synchronizing of the various parts of a production for theatrical effect.
the result or effect thus achieved.
(in acting) the act of adjusting one's tempo of speaking and moving for dramatic effect.
Sports. the control of the speed of a stroke, blow, etc., in order that it may reach its maximum at the proper moment.
the selecting of the best time or speed for doing something in order to achieve the desired or maximum result: I went to ask for a raise, but my timing was bad, since the boss had indigestion.
an act or instance of observing and recording the elapsed time of an act, contest, process, etc.
Origin of timing
1200–50; 1590–1600 for def. 4; Middle English: hap, occurrence; see time, -ing1
Words nearby timing
time will tell, timework, timeworn, time zone, timid, timing, timing belt, timing chain, timing gear, Timişoara, Timmins
In May, Peloton Chief Executive Officer John Foley said Covid-19 forced the company to rethink its product launch timing.
Peloton is lowering the price of its standard bike and releasing new exercise equipment|Rachel Schallom|September 4, 2020|Fortune
It's the latest sign of a long-simmering dispute within the government about the timing and scope of the government's attack on the Silicon Valley behemoth.
There’s a partisan schism over the timing of a Google antitrust lawsuit|Timothy B. Lee|September 3, 2020|Ars Technica
The timing of the high-profile campaign has stoked lively discussions about food shortages.
Why Is China Cracking Down on Food Waste?|Daniel Malloy|September 3, 2020|Ozy
Finally, the timing of the outbreaks also likely contributed to the national story.
The Salmonella Outbreaks Among Peaches and Onions, Explained|Jenny G. Zhang|August 28, 2020|Eater
The timing of these events helps planetary scientists to monitor the movements of the Martian moons and to predict their fate.
These Images Expose the Dark Side of the Solar System - Issue 89: The Dark Side|Corey S. Powell|August 26, 2020|Nautilus
When Lewis was shipped off to Vietnam, his son was just three months old, and the timing of the assignment worried Lewis.
A West Point MVP Who Never Played a Down|Nicolaus Mills|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That is, if Republicans have a history of timing their exits, then so should Democrats.
Justice Ginsburg Shouldn’t Quit Just Yet|Kevin Bleyer|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rick suggests a Woodbury-esque sneak attack on the hospital and lays out a meticulous strategy relying heavily on timing and luck.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Crossed’: The Stage Is Now Set for a Bloody, Deadly Midseason Finale|Melissa Leon|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Another popular talking point on the Sunday shows centered around the timing of the Keystone XL vote.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 16|PunditFact.com|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I would say timing and mastering topography were two of them.
Napoleon Was a Dynamite Dictator|J.P. O’Malley|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The next instant it was full of invading missiles—a superb exhibition of coordination and timing.
Masters of Space|Edward Elmer Smith
One of Senator Crane's priceless gifts was a sense of timing.
Ten From Infinity|Paul W. Fairman
In other words, not enough to make over half a minute difference in the timing.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
A very suitable instrument for timing the exposure of carbon tissue is Sawyer's actinometer.
Photogravure|Henry R. Blaney
There are additional reasons for the suggestion of timing watches a few seconds fast rather than just correct.
Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches|Walter J. Kleinlein
British Dictionary definitions for timing
timing
/ (ˈtaɪmɪŋ) /
noun
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