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
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The timing of Wylie’s exit is peculiar given that USC players already participated in three months of offseason training led by Wylie.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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The switch to Wilson won’t be as great for Robinson, whose option routes rely on precise timing from the quarterback on short passes.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The precise timing of CRPC progression for any single individual depends on various factors, such as how aggressive the cancer is at the time of diagnosis.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Flack passed away just a few months ago, and the timing of this release honors the late singer-songwriter.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The switch to Wilson won’t be as great for Robinson, whose option routes rely on precise timing from the quarterback on short passes.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The precise timing of CRPC progression for any single individual depends on various factors, such as how aggressive the cancer is at the time of diagnosis.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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 4 May. 2025.
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