1
a
: placement or occurrence in time
the timing of the sale couldn't have been better
b
: the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect
a boxer with impeccable timing
2
: observation and recording (as by a stopwatch) of the elapsed time of an act, action, or process
Examples of timing in a Sentence
The timing of the sale could not have been better.
Her timing was a little off and she missed the shot.
an athlete with impeccable timing
Recent Examples on the Web
Rare sightings of one in Yosemite National Park and other areas last year spurred a flurry of excitement — and played a role in the timing of the legislation.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the timing of the filing of the Company's filings, the Company's plan to appeal the Staff Determination, and the outcome of the Company's appeal.
—Miami Herald, 17 May 2024
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the timing of the filing of the Company's filings, the Company's plan to appeal the Staff Determination, and the outcome of the Company's appeal.
—Miami Herald, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for timing
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“Timing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timing. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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