timing (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
Definition
The skill of choosing the most effective moment to do or say something.
Examples
Her timing was impeccable, and she arrived just as the meeting ended.
Bad timing meant he missed the train by only a few seconds.
How to Use timing
- timing of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific moment or duration of an event or action. — "The timing of the announcement caused some confusion."
- timing is everything (idiom)
- Success depends heavily on choosing the right moment. — "Don't rush the proposal; remember, timing is everything."
- good timing (collocation)
- An opportune or favorable moment. — "We had good timing and found a parking spot right away."
- poor timing (collocation)
- An inopportune or unfavorable moment. — "His decision to quit had poor timing, as a better job offer came a week later."
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