timingn.

Brit.

/ˈtʌɪmɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

Forms: see time v. and -ing suffix¹.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: time v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < time v. + -ing suffix¹.In sense 2a perhaps < time n. + -ing suffix¹; perhaps compare timer n. 1, time v. 12.

†I. The occurrence of something, and related senses. Cf. tiding n.¹ 1, time v. I.

a. The fact of something happening or occurring; fortune, esp. good fortune. Also: opportunity. Obsolete.

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the world > existence and causation > causation > chance or causelessness > [noun] > fortune or luck

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joss1913

c1300 (?c1225) King Horn (Laud) (1901) l. 166 God him yeue god timing.

a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 31 Almigtin louerd, hegest kinge, Ðu giue me seli timinge.

a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 1194 Swilc timing was hire bi-tid.

b. An event, an occurrence; a circumstance; spec. an opportunity. Obsolete.

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the world > existence and causation > occurrence > [noun] > occurrence or event

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a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 2644 Bissop Eliopoleos Sag ðis timing, & up he ros.

c1400 Brut (Rawl. B. 171) 191 Thus staterand Scottes,..Erly in a mornyng, In an euel tyming Went ȝe fro Dunbarr.

a1500 in R. H. Robbins Secular Lyrics 14th & 15th Cent. (1952) 249 The xxvij day and xxviij begynne noo thynge, But loke þou abyde a better tymynge.

II. The performance of an action at, or according to, a specific time, and related senses. Cf. time v. II.

†2.

a. The action of singing or playing a piece of music in time with a rhythm or measure. Also: the action of speaking words with a correct intonation or euphonious rhythm. Obsolete.

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society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > [noun]

modulationa1398

timing?1578

tuning1609

musicking1703

melodizing1786

rendering1840

rendition1851

society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > duration of notes > tempo > [noun]

timing?1578

motion1597

movement1683

tempo1724

motivo1876

time1878

?1578 W. Patten Let. Entertainm. Killingwoorth 85 My wanton warblz, my running, my tyming, my tuning & my twynkling.

1582 R. Mulcaster 1st Pt. Elementarie 57 I will also help the Elementarie latin master, with all such notes, as maie teach to read latin, that in great ignorance of the tung, yet he shall not lightlie fail, either in tuning or timing euen of vnknown words.

?1680 tr. M. Le Faucheur Ess. Action of Orator v. 68 That this Art of Softening and Timing of the Pronunciation may be acquired by care, Industry, and Exercise, it is plain from the example of Cicero, to a Conviction.

a1711 T. Ken Psyche iv, in Wks. (1721) IV. 278 The Voice, the Lute, the Passion sweet and strong, The Timing, the adapting of the Song.

b. Music. The length or value of a note. Obsolete. rare.

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society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > duration of notes > proportion of notes or rhythm > [noun]

proportiona1387

measurea1525

mode1561

casure1565

moodc1570

rhythm1576

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dimension1597

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cadence1605

time1609

cadency1628

movement1683

lilt1841

metre1873

tempus1889

riddim1943

1597 T. Morley Plaine & Easie Introd. Musicke 9 Phi. What is the timing of a note? Ma. It is a certayne space or length, wherein a note may be holden in singing.

a. The choice or judgement of when something should be done, esp. so as to maximize the chances of achieving one's aims. Also (esp. in early use) with modifying word, as ill, well, etc. (cf. timed adj. 1b).

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the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [noun] > with regard to time

timing1647

1647 T. May Hist. Parl. ii. v. 81 Those persons to whom Offices, Honours, Power, and Commands were designed, by such ill timing of their businesse, would have failed of their expectation.

1659 T. Burton Diary (1828) III. 154 There is no exception against the petition, but against the timing of it.

1714 R. Fiddes Pract. Disc. (ed. 2) II. iii. 74 The well-timing of them is of singular Advantage.

1763 Monthly Rev. Dec. 422 His remarks on the diversity of injections, and the timing of them, are truly practical.

1775 E. Griffith Morality of Shakespeare Illustr. 114 There is a good remark made here, on the wrong timing of reproof.

1815 European Mag. & London Rev. Nov. 440/1 The genuine talent of an Actor is displayed by the timing of his exertions.

1842 C. M. Kirkland Forest Life I. xxii. 178 And here I was much amused with the discreet timing of the cheers.

1845 N. Wanostrocht Felix on Bat ii. ii. 29 Judge the timing of the hit that, bringing the bat down from the shoulders with all your force, you catch the ball about half a foot on the rise.

1908 Daily News 7 Dec. 9 This, considering the heavy state of the roads, was excellent timing.

1928 E. Ferber They brought their Women (1933) 121 His was a gorgeous and uncanny sense of timing.

1969 Times 13 Dec. 13/3 (headline) How Carrington got the timing wrong.

1985 V. S. Pritchett Man of Lett. 163 She has a wonderful sense of timing—when to be in the spotlight and when not.

2000 Art Rev. Dec. 45/1 The timing of the exhibition might be without a purpose, but in fact it comes at a very apposite moment.

b. Sport (originally Cricket). The action of judging or controlling the speed and moment of execution of a stroke, blow, etc., so as to achieve maximum effect; the coordination of movements required to do this.

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the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [noun] > a bodily skill > physical co-ordination

timing1851

society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > cricket > [noun] > perfect co-ordination between eye and muscles

timing1893

1851 J. Pycroft Cricket Field viii. 168 Every one knows the difficulty of making a good half-volley hit off a slow ball, because the timing is so difficult.

1863 Boys' Jrnl. 1 264/1 He..showed us all the power and velocity resulting from hitting the balls at the right time. He called this the art of timing.

1893 W. L. Murdoch Cricket 29 Timing is the working in perfect unison of the hands, arms, legs and all the necessary muscles which are subservient to the eye.

1909 P. A. Vaile Mod. Golf xiv. 197 The timing of the stroke, so that the head of the driver..runs into the line of flight of the ball, hits it truly, and then follows through in a true vertical plane.

1927 F. M. Thrasher Gang iii. xvii. 330 As kids we had one play an off-tackle smash that was a pet with us—a play simple it seemed but demanding perfect timing.

1964 H. Carpenter Masters of Boxing iv. 37 Marciano said: ‘I practise on this even when I'm lying down. It keeps my timing sharp.’

1993 Independent 19 May 34 His determination for an England recall was emphasised by excellent shot selection, exquisite timing and the decision not to walk when he glanced a catch to leg slip.

a. The action of ascertaining or registering the time at which something is done or happens, or measuring the duration of or time taken by an action, process, etc.

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the world > time > reckoning of time > [noun] > measuring time or rate of a process

timing1670

1670 J. Milton Hist. Brit. iv. 182 So different they often are one from another, both in timeing and in nameing.

1693 J. Edwards Disc. conc. Old & New-Test. I. xi. 357 Josephus is often faulty as to the Timing of things.

1724 Duke of Wharton True Briton No. 71. ¶1 The Timing of the subsequent Piece obliges us to insert the following Letter.

1847 Era 19 Sept. 3/4 The addition of the jockeys' names, and the official timing of each race, are immense boons to the public.

a1877 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. II. 1179/1 For great nicety in timing, quarter and fifth second watches are now made.

1903 Marine Engin. Dec. 610/1 We have formed in New York a national motor boat association which has done something to secure uniformity in the timing of races.

1962 A. Nisbett Technique Sound Studio vi. 106 A constant check is kept on timing, using either a script or for unscripted programmes, a timed cue-sheet.

2009 P. Glennie & N. Thrift Shaping Day viii. 282 Even before 1300, though, navigators were using various ancillary means of navigation which all involved timing.

b. A particular point or period of time when something happens.

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the world > time > particular time > [noun] > of something spec.

whilea1400

whilec1400

call time1859

timing1889

1889 W. M. Acworth Railways of Eng. 202 The acceleration over the ordinary timing of the 2 p.m. was no more than 4 minutes.

1915 D. Haig Diary 24 Sept. in War Diaries & Lett. 1914–18 (2005) 152 I told Sir John what I had arranged about the timings of my attacks viz. the III Corps at 3.30 am, and all the rest..as early as possible.

1970 Films in Rev. Nov. 566/2 A footage chart is much the same as a timing sheet except the left-hand column lists footage counts in lieu of timings.

2007 Wisden Cricketer July 55/3 He wasn't allowed the use of..the ‘snickometer’ to listen and judge the timing of any edges.

5. Fencing. The action of launching a time attack against an opponent. Cf. time n. 28, time v. 8. Now rare.

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society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > fighting sports > fencing > [noun] > actions

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1771 A. Lonergan Fencer's Guide 72 If any of these be used upon you, you might have received some hurt..if you did not use this method of timing.

1802 C. James New Mil. Dict. Timing, in fencing, is the accurate and critical throwing in of a cut or thrust upon any opening that may occur as your adversary changes his position.

1840 D. Walker Defensive Exercises 96 Timing is the summit and very last stage of the art of defence, and not to be attempted, except by the ablest swordsman.

1889 H. A. C. Dunn Fencing 83 There is always a large element of risk in timing.

6. Watchmaking. The action of ensuring that the mechanism of a watch keeps exact time. See also Compounds 1.

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the world > time > instruments for measuring time > watch > [noun] > making watches > specific procedures in

banking1765

timing1825

1825 ‘J. Nicholson’ Operative Mechanic 504 The easy Timing of Watches by the Vibrations of the Pendulum.

1898 H. G. Abbott Amer. Watchmaker & Jeweler 25 The size and weight of the balance are two very important elements in the timing of a watch and especially in adjusting to positions.

1918 D. T. Hamilton Gages, Gaging & Inspection v. 191 The important function it fills in the proper timing of a watch.

1951 Jewelers' Circular Keystone Oct. 259 (advt.) The tuning fork was chosen as the ‘best’ for low-frequency operation, such as for the timing of watches.

7. Engineering. In an internal combustion engine: the times when the valves open or close, and the time of the ignition spark, in relation to the movement of the piston in the cylinder.

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society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > timing

timing1899

1899 Autocar 2 Dec. 1098/2 Any gain in power is merely due to more correct ‘timing’ being possible.

1915 V. W. Pagé Automobile Repairing iii. 304 In these diagrams the timing used is: Inlet opens at 8 degrees past the upper center; [etc.].

1953 Proc. Inst. Mech. Engineers: Automobile Div. 1951–2 103/2 Since squish occurs late in the compression stroke, it is not likely to affect maximum-power spark timing.

1984 Which? Apr. 183/2 Both advanced and retarded timing can lead to poor fuel consumption.

1993 N.Y. Times 7 Nov. iii. 4/3 If, say, the engine runs jerkily, the computer can be reprogrammed to adjust the timing.

2010 Canal Boats Apr. 93/2 It is also possible that the injection timing is out, especially as the 1.5 drives the pump via a petrol engine distributor skew gear.

Compounds

C1. General attributive, as timing device, timing mechanism, timing nut, timing screw, timing valve, etc.

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1863 Horological Jrnl. Feb. 73/2 In addition to this alteration, are fixed two other rims on the timing screw studs.

1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 264 In a marine chronometer there are two timing nuts.

1898 Engin. Mag. 16 108/1 When..a timing valve is used, instead of permitting the ignition to be timed by the compression.

1902 T. Thornley Cotton Combing Machines v. 173 (heading) Timing diagram.

1916 L. Metcalf & H. P. Eddy Amer. Sewerage Prac. (ed. 2) III. xviii. 716 The timing valve is located below the full water level in the contact bed.

1946 D. De Carle Pract. Watch Repairing xiv. 147 It must be borne in mind that the timing tool gives the count of the balance when perfectly free.

1976 Operator's Man. Armored Assault Vehicle M551 (U.S. Dept. of Army) iii. 103 (caption) Screw timing nut up one click at a time.

1992 Alabama Game & Fish Feb. 48L/2 A hormone called melatonin, regulated by the pineal gland, is the apparent timing mechanism for this ‘clock’.

2004 E. Brasfield Sportbike Performance Projects vi. 215/1 Setting the timing wheel on the crankshaft and mounting a sturdy wire pointer are imperative for accurate cam timing.

2009 Private Eye 1 May 26/2 German police had discovered altitude-sensitive bombs..with timing devices triggered to start at 3,000ft.

C2.

timing chain n. Engineering a chain used to time a mechanism; spec. (in an internal combustion engine) the chain that drives the camshaft from the crankshaft, forming part of the timing gear.

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society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > parts of

helm1663

spring-beam?1794

steam-jacket1838

cut-off1849

steam-jacketing1870

starting block1881

timing chain1889

timing mark1901

decelerator1907

air drain1908

plenum chamber1908

reservoir1920

1889 Wade's Fibre & Fabric 13 July 159/1 (heading) Timing chains on Knowles looms.

1912 Automobile 21 Nov. 1036/1 It should be stated that the timing chain is kept constantly lubricated by running through the oil bath in question.

2000 Pract. Classics June 77/2 Timing chains can sound rattly. This engine is mounted the ‘wrong’ way round.

timing circuit n. Electronics and Computing a circuit that synchronizes or activates something by means of a repetitive timing signal; spec. one that sets a circuit or device, esp. a CPU, to run at a particular rate.

ΚΠ

1905 U.S. Patent 780,289 1/1 The clock-circuit or timing-circuit is a motor-actuated ratchet wheel..which closes an electrical circuit through a magneto-motor once at each swing of the pendulum.

1950 Pop. Sci. June 231/2 An automatic timing circuit would have to be added to turn the lights off after a suitable interval.

2005 M. Rafiquzzaman Fund. Digital Logic & Microcomputer Design (ed. 5) i. 4 A microcomputer requires synchronization among its components, and this is provided by the clock or timing circuits.

timing gear n. Engineering a mechanism that controls timing; spec. (in an internal combustion engine) the mechanism by which the valves are made to open and close at the right time.

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society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > parts of > valves > devices which operate

throttle1838

rocker arm1850

timing gear1885

rocker1915

valve train1955

1885 Outing Oct. 43/2 You may take the finest imported watches,..and if you run them with the timing gear on, that is, start the split-second hands, and let them run, they will sometimes lose several minutes in a day.

1892 Minutes Proc. Inst. Civil Engineers 105 365 The Hornsby oil-engine possesses a distinguishing feature in that no igniting- or timing-gear is employed.

1929 V. W. Pagé Ford Model ‘A’ Car vii. 270 (caption) Diagram showing timing marks on crankshaft and camshaft timing gears of Ford model A engines.

1996 H. L. Davidson Troubleshooting & repairing Camcorders (ed. 2) ix. 290 (heading) Samsung timing gear assembly.

2003 R. Bak Henry & Edsel xx. 241 Beginning in 1935, several of the parts in each Ford car, including the paint, door handles, horn, accelerator, and timing gears, were made of soybean-based materials.

2006 South Bend (Indiana) Tribune (Nexis) 16 July b1 Lil' Red [sc. a Ford Model A truck] sustained a broken timing gear in Palmer, Alaska, and a blown head gasket in Bellingham, Wash.

timing mark n. a mark or line used as a visual aid in the timing of something; spec. (in an internal combustion engine) each of the marks on an engine that are used as guides when assembling the timing gear or altering the valve timing.

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society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > parts of

helm1663

spring-beam?1794

steam-jacket1838

cut-off1849

steam-jacketing1870

starting block1881

timing chain1889

timing mark1901

decelerator1907

air drain1908

plenum chamber1908

reservoir1920

1901 U.S. Patent 677,286 4/2 The making of the dashes or timing-marks at an angle to the main line of movement of the stylus enables the scale of the paper-web to be smaller.

1907 Autocar 8 June 858/2 The timing marks on the flywheels of French cars.

1977 Hot Car Oct. 81/1 When setting the timing on a Mini engine with a stroboscopic light, it is often difficult to see the timing marks.

2006 National Post (Canada) (Nexis) 28 Mar. dr1 Engines with timing marks for the camshafts in the wrong place may suffer severe engine damage.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	timing
释义	timingn. Brit. /ˈtʌɪmɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ Forms: see time v. and -ing suffix¹. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: time v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < time v. + -ing suffix¹.In sense 2a perhaps < time n. + -ing suffix¹; perhaps compare timer n. 1, time v. 12. †I. The occurrence of something, and related senses. Cf. tiding n.¹ 1, time v. I. 1. a. The fact of something happening or occurring; fortune, esp. good fortune. Also: opportunity. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > chance or causelessness > [noun] > fortune or luck sitheOE hapc1275 fortunea1300 timingc1300 thriftc1305 speeda1325 casta1400 venturea1450 issuec1475 luck1481 success1548 speeding1573 chancing1583 potluck1592 ship1851 joss1913 c1300 (?c1225) King Horn (Laud) (1901) l. 166 God him yeue god timing. a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 31 Almigtin louerd, hegest kinge, Ðu giue me seli timinge. a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 1194 Swilc timing was hire bi-tid. b. An event, an occurrence; a circumstance; spec. an opportunity. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > occurrence > [noun] > occurrence or event weird971 redeOE thingOE limpc1200 casea1250 tidingc1275 timinga1325 being?c1400 incident?1462 advenement1490 occurrent1523 accidenta1525 occurrence1539 affair1550 event1554 happening1561 événement1567 success1588 betide1590 circumstance1592 arrivage1603 eveniency1660 occurrency1671 betider1674 befalling1839 whet1849 intermezzo1851 transpiration1908 a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 2644 Bissop Eliopoleos Sag ðis timing, & up he ros. c1400 Brut (Rawl. B. 171) 191 Thus staterand Scottes,..Erly in a mornyng, In an euel tyming Went ȝe fro Dunbarr. a1500 in R. H. Robbins Secular Lyrics 14th & 15th Cent. (1952) 249 The xxvij day and xxviij begynne noo thynge, But loke þou abyde a better tymynge. II. The performance of an action at, or according to, a specific time, and related senses. Cf. time v. II. †2. a. The action of singing or playing a piece of music in time with a rhythm or measure. Also: the action of speaking words with a correct intonation or euphonious rhythm. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > [noun] modulationa1398 timing?1578 tuning1609 musicking1703 melodizing1786 rendering1840 rendition1851 society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > duration of notes > tempo > [noun] timing?1578 motion1597 movement1683 tempo1724 motivo1876 time1878 ?1578 W. Patten Let. Entertainm. Killingwoorth 85 My wanton warblz, my running, my tyming, my tuning & my twynkling. 1582 R. Mulcaster 1st Pt. Elementarie 57 I will also help the Elementarie latin master, with all such notes, as maie teach to read latin, that in great ignorance of the tung, yet he shall not lightlie fail, either in tuning or timing euen of vnknown words. ?1680 tr. M. Le Faucheur Ess. Action of Orator v. 68 That this Art of Softening and Timing of the Pronunciation may be acquired by care, Industry, and Exercise, it is plain from the example of Cicero, to a Conviction. a1711 T. Ken Psyche iv, in Wks. (1721) IV. 278 The Voice, the Lute, the Passion sweet and strong, The Timing, the adapting of the Song. b. Music. The length or value of a note. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > duration of notes > proportion of notes or rhythm > [noun] proportiona1387 measurea1525 mode1561 casure1565 moodc1570 rhythm1576 rhyme1586 stotc1590 dimension1597 sextupla1597 timing1597 rhythmus1603 cadence1605 time1609 cadency1628 movement1683 lilt1841 metre1873 tempus1889 riddim1943 1597 T. Morley Plaine & Easie Introd. Musicke 9 Phi. What is the timing of a note? Ma. It is a certayne space or length, wherein a note may be holden in singing. 3. a. The choice or judgement of when something should be done, esp. so as to maximize the chances of achieving one's aims. Also (esp. in early use) with modifying word, as ill, well, etc. (cf. timed adj. 1b). ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [noun] > with regard to time timing1647 1647 T. May Hist. Parl. ii. v. 81 Those persons to whom Offices, Honours, Power, and Commands were designed, by such ill timing of their businesse, would have failed of their expectation. 1659 T. Burton Diary (1828) III. 154 There is no exception against the petition, but against the timing of it. 1714 R. Fiddes Pract. Disc. (ed. 2) II. iii. 74 The well-timing of them is of singular Advantage. 1763 Monthly Rev. Dec. 422 His remarks on the diversity of injections, and the timing of them, are truly practical. 1775 E. Griffith Morality of Shakespeare Illustr. 114 There is a good remark made here, on the wrong timing of reproof. 1815 European Mag. & London Rev. Nov. 440/1 The genuine talent of an Actor is displayed by the timing of his exertions. 1842 C. M. Kirkland Forest Life I. xxii. 178 And here I was much amused with the discreet timing of the cheers. 1845 N. Wanostrocht Felix on Bat ii. ii. 29 Judge the timing of the hit that, bringing the bat down from the shoulders with all your force, you catch the ball about half a foot on the rise. 1908 Daily News 7 Dec. 9 This, considering the heavy state of the roads, was excellent timing. 1928 E. Ferber They brought their Women (1933) 121 His was a gorgeous and uncanny sense of timing. 1969 Times 13 Dec. 13/3 (headline) How Carrington got the timing wrong. 1985 V. S. Pritchett Man of Lett. 163 She has a wonderful sense of timing—when to be in the spotlight and when not. 2000 Art Rev. Dec. 45/1 The timing of the exhibition might be without a purpose, but in fact it comes at a very apposite moment. b. Sport (originally Cricket). The action of judging or controlling the speed and moment of execution of a stroke, blow, etc., so as to achieve maximum effect; the coordination of movements required to do this. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [noun] > a bodily skill > physical co-ordination timing1851 society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > cricket > [noun] > perfect co-ordination between eye and muscles timing1893 1851 J. Pycroft Cricket Field viii. 168 Every one knows the difficulty of making a good half-volley hit off a slow ball, because the timing is so difficult. 1863 Boys' Jrnl. 1 264/1 He..showed us all the power and velocity resulting from hitting the balls at the right time. He called this the art of timing. 1893 W. L. Murdoch Cricket 29 Timing is the working in perfect unison of the hands, arms, legs and all the necessary muscles which are subservient to the eye. 1909 P. A. Vaile Mod. Golf xiv. 197 The timing of the stroke, so that the head of the driver..runs into the line of flight of the ball, hits it truly, and then follows through in a true vertical plane. 1927 F. M. Thrasher Gang iii. xvii. 330 As kids we had one play an off-tackle smash that was a pet with us—a play simple it seemed but demanding perfect timing. 1964 H. Carpenter Masters of Boxing iv. 37 Marciano said: ‘I practise on this even when I'm lying down. It keeps my timing sharp.’ 1993 Independent 19 May 34 His determination for an England recall was emphasised by excellent shot selection, exquisite timing and the decision not to walk when he glanced a catch to leg slip. 4. a. The action of ascertaining or registering the time at which something is done or happens, or measuring the duration of or time taken by an action, process, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > time > reckoning of time > [noun] > measuring time or rate of a process timing1670 1670 J. Milton Hist. Brit. iv. 182 So different they often are one from another, both in timeing and in nameing. 1693 J. Edwards Disc. conc. Old & New-Test. I. xi. 357 Josephus is often faulty as to the Timing of things. 1724 Duke of Wharton True Briton No. 71. ¶1 The Timing of the subsequent Piece obliges us to insert the following Letter. 1847 Era 19 Sept. 3/4 The addition of the jockeys' names, and the official timing of each race, are immense boons to the public. a1877 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. II. 1179/1 For great nicety in timing, quarter and fifth second watches are now made. 1903 Marine Engin. Dec. 610/1 We have formed in New York a national motor boat association which has done something to secure uniformity in the timing of races. 1962 A. Nisbett Technique Sound Studio vi. 106 A constant check is kept on timing, using either a script or for unscripted programmes, a timed cue-sheet. 2009 P. Glennie & N. Thrift Shaping Day viii. 282 Even before 1300, though, navigators were using various ancillary means of navigation which all involved timing. b. A particular point or period of time when something happens. ΘΚΠ the world > time > particular time > [noun] > of something spec. whilea1400 whilec1400 call time1859 timing1889 1889 W. M. Acworth Railways of Eng. 202 The acceleration over the ordinary timing of the 2 p.m. was no more than 4 minutes. 1915 D. Haig Diary 24 Sept. in War Diaries & Lett. 1914–18 (2005) 152 I told Sir John what I had arranged about the timings of my attacks viz. the III Corps at 3.30 am, and all the rest..as early as possible. 1970 Films in Rev. Nov. 566/2 A footage chart is much the same as a timing sheet except the left-hand column lists footage counts in lieu of timings. 2007 Wisden Cricketer July 55/3 He wasn't allowed the use of..the ‘snickometer’ to listen and judge the timing of any edges. 5. Fencing. The action of launching a time attack against an opponent. Cf. time n. 28, time v. 8. Now rare. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > fighting sports > fencing > [noun] > actions buttc1330 overheadc1400 stopc1450 quarter-strokea1456 rabbeta1500 rakea1500 traverse1547 flourish1552 quarter-blow1555 veny1578 alarm1579 venue1591 cut1593 time1594 caricado1595 fincture1595 imbroccata1595 mandritta1595 punta riversa1595 remove1595 stramazon1595 traversa1595 imbrocado1597 passado1597 counter-time1598 foinery1598 canvasado1601 montant1601 punto1601 stock1602 embrocadoc1604 pass1604 stuck1604 stramazo1606 home thrust1622 longee1625 falsify?1635 false1637 traversion1637 canvassa1641 parade1652 flanconade1664 parry1673 fore-stroke1674 allonge1675 contretemps1684 counter1684 disengaging1684 feint1684 passing1687 under-counter1687 stringere1688 stringering1688 tempo1688 volte1688 overlapping1692 repost1692 volt-coupe1692 volting1692 disarm?1700 stamp1705 passade1706 riposte1707 swoop1711 retreat1734 lunge1748 beat1753 disengage1771 disengagement1771 opposition1771 time thrust1771 timing1771 whip1771 shifting1793 one-two1809 one-two-three1809 salute1809 estramazone1820 remise1823 engage1833 engaging1833 risposta1838 lunging1847 moulinet1861 reprise1861 stop-thrust1861 engagement1881 coupé1889 scrape1889 time attack1889 traverse1892 cut-over1897 tac-au-tac riposte1907 flèche1928 replacement1933 punta dritta1961 1771 A. Lonergan Fencer's Guide 72 If any of these be used upon you, you might have received some hurt..if you did not use this method of timing. 1802 C. James New Mil. Dict. Timing, in fencing, is the accurate and critical throwing in of a cut or thrust upon any opening that may occur as your adversary changes his position. 1840 D. Walker Defensive Exercises 96 Timing is the summit and very last stage of the art of defence, and not to be attempted, except by the ablest swordsman. 1889 H. A. C. Dunn Fencing 83 There is always a large element of risk in timing. 6. Watchmaking. The action of ensuring that the mechanism of a watch keeps exact time. See also Compounds 1. ΘΚΠ the world > time > instruments for measuring time > watch > [noun] > making watches > specific procedures in banking1765 timing1825 1825 ‘J. Nicholson’ Operative Mechanic 504 The easy Timing of Watches by the Vibrations of the Pendulum. 1898 H. G. Abbott Amer. Watchmaker & Jeweler 25 The size and weight of the balance are two very important elements in the timing of a watch and especially in adjusting to positions. 1918 D. T. Hamilton Gages, Gaging & Inspection v. 191 The important function it fills in the proper timing of a watch. 1951 Jewelers' Circular Keystone Oct. 259 (advt.) The tuning fork was chosen as the ‘best’ for low-frequency operation, such as for the timing of watches. 7. Engineering. In an internal combustion engine: the times when the valves open or close, and the time of the ignition spark, in relation to the movement of the piston in the cylinder. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > timing timing1899 1899 Autocar 2 Dec. 1098/2 Any gain in power is merely due to more correct ‘timing’ being possible. 1915 V. W. Pagé Automobile Repairing iii. 304 In these diagrams the timing used is: Inlet opens at 8 degrees past the upper center; [etc.]. 1953 Proc. Inst. Mech. Engineers: Automobile Div. 1951–2 103/2 Since squish occurs late in the compression stroke, it is not likely to affect maximum-power spark timing. 1984 Which? Apr. 183/2 Both advanced and retarded timing can lead to poor fuel consumption. 1993 N.Y. Times 7 Nov. iii. 4/3 If, say, the engine runs jerkily, the computer can be reprogrammed to adjust the timing. 2010 Canal Boats Apr. 93/2 It is also possible that the injection timing is out, especially as the 1.5 drives the pump via a petrol engine distributor skew gear. Compounds C1. General attributive, as timing device, timing mechanism, timing nut, timing screw, timing valve, etc. ΚΠ 1863 Horological Jrnl. Feb. 73/2 In addition to this alteration, are fixed two other rims on the timing screw studs. 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 264 In a marine chronometer there are two timing nuts. 1898 Engin. Mag. 16 108/1 When..a timing valve is used, instead of permitting the ignition to be timed by the compression. 1902 T. Thornley Cotton Combing Machines v. 173 (heading) Timing diagram. 1916 L. Metcalf & H. P. Eddy Amer. Sewerage Prac. (ed. 2) III. xviii. 716 The timing valve is located below the full water level in the contact bed. 1946 D. De Carle Pract. Watch Repairing xiv. 147 It must be borne in mind that the timing tool gives the count of the balance when perfectly free. 1976 Operator's Man. Armored Assault Vehicle M551 (U.S. Dept. of Army) iii. 103 (caption) Screw timing nut up one click at a time. 1992 Alabama Game & Fish Feb. 48L/2 A hormone called melatonin, regulated by the pineal gland, is the apparent timing mechanism for this ‘clock’. 2004 E. Brasfield Sportbike Performance Projects vi. 215/1 Setting the timing wheel on the crankshaft and mounting a sturdy wire pointer are imperative for accurate cam timing. 2009 Private Eye 1 May 26/2 German police had discovered altitude-sensitive bombs..with timing devices triggered to start at 3,000ft. C2. timing chain n. Engineering a chain used to time a mechanism; spec. (in an internal combustion engine) the chain that drives the camshaft from the crankshaft, forming part of the timing gear. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > parts of helm1663 spring-beam?1794 steam-jacket1838 cut-off1849 steam-jacketing1870 starting block1881 timing chain1889 timing mark1901 decelerator1907 air drain1908 plenum chamber1908 reservoir1920 1889 Wade's Fibre & Fabric 13 July 159/1 (heading) Timing chains on Knowles looms. 1912 Automobile 21 Nov. 1036/1 It should be stated that the timing chain is kept constantly lubricated by running through the oil bath in question. 2000 Pract. Classics June 77/2 Timing chains can sound rattly. This engine is mounted the ‘wrong’ way round. timing circuit n. Electronics and Computing a circuit that synchronizes or activates something by means of a repetitive timing signal; spec. one that sets a circuit or device, esp. a CPU, to run at a particular rate. ΚΠ 1905 U.S. Patent 780,289 1/1 The clock-circuit or timing-circuit is a motor-actuated ratchet wheel..which closes an electrical circuit through a magneto-motor once at each swing of the pendulum. 1950 Pop. Sci. June 231/2 An automatic timing circuit would have to be added to turn the lights off after a suitable interval. 2005 M. Rafiquzzaman Fund. Digital Logic & Microcomputer Design (ed. 5) i. 4 A microcomputer requires synchronization among its components, and this is provided by the clock or timing circuits. timing gear n. Engineering a mechanism that controls timing; spec. (in an internal combustion engine) the mechanism by which the valves are made to open and close at the right time. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > parts of > valves > devices which operate throttle1838 rocker arm1850 timing gear1885 rocker1915 valve train1955 1885 Outing Oct. 43/2 You may take the finest imported watches,..and if you run them with the timing gear on, that is, start the split-second hands, and let them run, they will sometimes lose several minutes in a day. 1892 Minutes Proc. Inst. Civil Engineers 105 365 The Hornsby oil-engine possesses a distinguishing feature in that no igniting- or timing-gear is employed. 1929 V. W. Pagé Ford Model ‘A’ Car vii. 270 (caption) Diagram showing timing marks on crankshaft and camshaft timing gears of Ford model A engines. 1996 H. L. Davidson Troubleshooting & repairing Camcorders (ed. 2) ix. 290 (heading) Samsung timing gear assembly. 2003 R. Bak Henry & Edsel xx. 241 Beginning in 1935, several of the parts in each Ford car, including the paint, door handles, horn, accelerator, and timing gears, were made of soybean-based materials. 2006 South Bend (Indiana) Tribune (Nexis) 16 July b1 Lil' Red [sc. a Ford Model A truck] sustained a broken timing gear in Palmer, Alaska, and a blown head gasket in Bellingham, Wash. timing mark n. a mark or line used as a visual aid in the timing of something; spec. (in an internal combustion engine) each of the marks on an engine that are used as guides when assembling the timing gear or altering the valve timing. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > parts of helm1663 spring-beam?1794 steam-jacket1838 cut-off1849 steam-jacketing1870 starting block1881 timing chain1889 timing mark1901 decelerator1907 air drain1908 plenum chamber1908 reservoir1920 1901 U.S. Patent 677,286 4/2 The making of the dashes or timing-marks at an angle to the main line of movement of the stylus enables the scale of the paper-web to be smaller. 1907 Autocar 8 June 858/2 The timing marks on the flywheels of French cars. 1977 Hot Car Oct. 81/1 When setting the timing on a Mini engine with a stroboscopic light, it is often difficult to see the timing marks. 2006 National Post (Canada) (Nexis) 28 Mar. dr1 Engines with timing marks for the camshafts in the wrong place may suffer severe engine damage. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.c1300
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