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 was too convenient for social media users, as Paytas quickly began trending for the conspiracy that Osbourne was reincarnated as Aquaman.
Paytas' birth announcement Instagram post quickly got flooded with comments about Osbourne's reincarnation.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 July 2025
Reinforcement learning, a core AI technique, is already used to optimize the timing of microwave pulses used to stabilize qubits.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Jones had flown to Canada to connect with The Weeknd, but the circumstances—and perhaps the timing—interfered with sealing the deal.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 July 2025
Be mindful outdoors: Take extra precautions when working or spending time outside.
Consider the timing: When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 July 2025
Reinforcement learning, a core AI technique, is already used to optimize the timing of microwave pulses used to stabilize qubits.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Jones had flown to Canada to connect with The Weeknd, but the circumstances—and perhaps the timing—interfered with sealing the deal.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 July 2025
Be mindful outdoors: Take extra precautions when working or spending time outside.
Consider the timing: When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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