pacing (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
Definition
The speed at which someone walks or runs, or the speed at which something happens or develops.
Examples
The doctor explained that the normal resting heart rate pacing for an adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
She found the slow pacing of the movie quite relaxing.
The rapid pacing of technological change can be overwhelming.
How to Use pacing
- pace up and down (phrasal verb)
- To walk back and forth repeatedly in a confined area. — "He began to pace up and down the room, agitated."
- set the pace (collocation)
- To establish the speed or rate at which something is done. — "The leading cyclist set the pace for the rest of the group."
- at a pace (prepositional phrase)
- Moving or happening at a particular speed. — "They walked at a leisurely pace through the park."
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