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tim·ing T0222200 (tī′mĭng)n.1. The regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect, as in music, the theater, or athletics.2. The synchronization of the sparking of the plugs with the movement of the pistons in an internal-combustion engine.timing (ˈtaɪmɪŋ) nthe process or art of regulating actions or remarks in relation to others to produce the best effect, as in music, the theatre, sport, etctim•ing (ˈtaɪ mɪŋ) n. 1. the selecting of the best time for doing or saying something in order to achieve the desired effect. 2. the ability of a performer, esp. in comedy, to deliver lines, react, cut in, etc., at whatever tempo will create the desired effect. 3. Sports. the control of the speed of a stroke, blow, etc., in order that it may reach its maximum at the proper moment. 4. an act or instance of observing and recording the elapsed time of a contest, process, etc. [1590–1600] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | timing - the time when something happens temporal arrangement, temporal order - arrangement of events in timeapproaching, coming, approach - the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; "the approach of winter"earliness - quality of coming early or earlier in timelateness - quality of coming late or later in timepunctuality, promptness - the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed timetardiness - the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected timesimultaneity, simultaneousness - happening or existing or done at the same timeseasonableness, timeliness - being at the right timeunseasonableness, untimeliness - being at an inappropriate timepastness - the quality of being pastfuturity - the quality of being in or of the futurenowness, presentness - the quality of being the present; "a study of the pastness of the present and...of the presentness of the past"- R.E.Spillerspark advance, lead - the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine | | 2. | timing - the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)regulating, regulation - the act of controlling or directing according to rule; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians"coordination - the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation | Translationstime (taim) noun1. the hour of the day. What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet? 時刻 时刻2. the passage of days, years, events etc. time and space; Time will tell. 時間 时间3. a point at which, or period during which, something happens. at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time. 時(候) 时(候) 4. the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc. This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!' (以分、時、日為單位的)時間 (以分、时、日为单位的)时间 5. a suitable moment or period. Now is the time to ask him. 是...時間了 是...时间了6. one of a number occasions. He's been to France four times. 次,回 次,回 7. a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc. He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together. 時期 时期8. the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo. in slow time. (音樂的)速度 (音乐的)速度 verb1. to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something). He timed the journey. 計算(記錄)時間 计算(记录)时间 2. to choose a particular time for. You timed your arrival beautifully! 選擇時機 选择时机ˈtimeless adjective1. not belonging to, or typical of, any particular time. timeless works of art. 無時間限制的 无时间限制的2. never-ending. the timeless beauty of Venice. 長期的,永遠的 长期的,永远的 ˈtimelessly adverb 長期地(有效) 长期地(有效) ˈtimelessness noun 無期 无期ˈtimely adjective coming at the right moment. Your arrival was most timely. 及時的 及时的ˈtimeliness noun 及時,合時 及时,合时 ˈtimer noun1. a person who, or a device which, measures the time taken by anything. a three-minute egg-timer. 計時器,計時員 计时器,计时员 2. a clock-like device which sets something off or switches something on or off at a given time. 定時器 定时器times noun plural1. a period; an era. We live in difficult times. 時期,時代 时期,时代 2. in mathematics, used to mean multiplied by. Four times two is eight. 乘(法) 乘(法) ˈtiming noun1. the measuring of the amount of time taken. 計時 计时2. the regulating of speech or actions to achieve the best effect. All comedians should have a good sense of timing. 調整(速度、行動等) 调整(速度、行动等) time bomb a bomb that has been set to explode at a particular time. 定時炸彈 定时炸弹ˈtime-consuming adjective taking too much time to do. a time-consuming process/job. 浪費時間的 浪费时间的time limit a fixed length of time during which something must be done and finished. The examination has a time limit of three hours. 期限,限期 期限,限期 time ˈoff noun a period of time away from work or studying. 請假,休假 休假,放假 time ˈout noun (American). 1. (in basketball etc) a short break requested by the coach to give instructions etc. (書籃球比賽等)暫停休息時間 (书篮球比赛等)暂停休息时间 2. a short period of rest from an activity. to take time out to relax. 休息時間 休息时间ˈtimetable noun a list of the times of trains, school classes etc. 時刻表,課程表 时刻表,课程表 all in good time soon enough. 快好了,不遲到 快了,别急 all the time continually. 總是 始终at times occasionally; sometimes. 不時(地) 不时(地) be behind time to be late. 遲 迟for the time being meanwhile. I am staying at home for the time being. 暫時 暂时from time to time occasionally; sometimes. From time to time he brings me a present. 不時地 不时地in good time early enough; before a set time (for an appointment etc). We arrived in good time for the concert. 及早,預先 及早,预先 in time1. early enough. He arrived in time for dinner; Are we in time to catch the train? 按時 按时2. (with with) at the same speed or rhythm. They marched in time with the music. 合拍子 合拍子no time (at all) a very short time indeed. The journey took no time (at all). 馬上 马上one/two etc at a time singly, or in groups of two etc. They came into the room three at a time. 一次一個或幾個 一次一个或几个on time at the right time. The train left on time. 準時 准时save/waste time to avoid spending time; to spend time unnecessarily. Take my car instead of walking, if you want to save time; We mustn't waste time discussing unimportant matters. 節省(浪費)時間 节省(浪费)时间 take one's time to do something as slowly as one wishes. 從容不迫地(做某事) 从容不迫地(做某事) time and (time) again again and again; repeatedly. I asked her time and (time) again not to do that. 一再地 反复地timing
timing is everythingThe success of something is often related to when it happens. You shouldn't start a new business during an economic recession—timing is everything. Timing is everything in relationships. I love Renee, but I want to get married, and she just isn't ready to settle down yet.See also: everything, timingtime out1. noun A brief pause, break, or hiatus from something. I wish I had taken time out before starting this job—that might have kept me from getting burned out so quickly, Take time out for lunch. Work will still be here when you get back.2. noun In sports, an official break in play allotted to each team. Sometimes hyphenated. They had better take a time-out here to set up a play. They burned their time-outs earlier in the half, so they have none remaining.3. noun A punishment for young children who have misbehaved that consists of secluding them from activities and other people for a brief period of time. Sometimes hyphenated. If you keep throwing your toys like that, I'm going to give you a time out! I think he might need a time-out.4. verb To cease or suspend operation, especially after being idle for a certain period of time. The demo of the video game will time out after 15 minutes. To save power and reduce the risk of harming the display, computer monitors are set to time out after 20 minutes of inactivity.See also: out, timetwo-timeTo cheat on one's romantic partner (by having a relationship with someone else). After I found out that Jed was two-timing me with the woman next door, I left that lowlife!face time1. noun In-person interaction with someone. If only I could get some face time with one of those directors, I just know I could convince them to make my script into a movie.2. verb, slang To video chat with someone using the app FaceTime. In this usage, the phrase is usually stylized as one word, like the app's name. I FaceTimed Tim earlier and he seems to be feeling better. I couldn't go home for Thanksgiving, so I FaceTimed my family instead.See also: face, timetime out 1. to record one's departure time. Did you remember to time out when you left work? I timed out at the regular time. 2. a call for officially stopping the clock in a game. Time out! Wally is injured!See also: out, timetime someone outto record someone's departure time. Harry had to time everyone out because the time clock was broken. I had to time out everyone.See also: out, timetwo-time someoneSl. to cheat on or betray one's spouse or lover by dating or seeing someone else. When Mrs. Franklin learned that Mr. Franklin was two-timing her, she left him. Ann told Bob that if he ever two-timed her, she would cause him a lot of trouble.time outA short break from work or play; also, a punishment for misbehavior in young children in which they are briefly separated from the group. For example, People rush around so much these days that I think everyone should take some time out now and then , or We don't throw food, Brian; you need some time out to think about it. This expression comes from a number of sports in which it signifies an interruption in play where the officials stop the clock, for purposes of rest, making a substitution, or consultation. Its figurative use dates from the mid-1900s. See also: out, timetime outv. Computer Science To cease functioning after a period of idle time has elapsed: The server connection times out after 15 minutes.See also: out, timeface time n. time spent face to face with someone. (As opposed to over the telephone or by email, etc.) I need to have more face time with my children. See also: face, timetwo-time tv. to deceive one’s lover. Sam wouldn’t two-time Martha. He just wouldn’t! timing
timing[′tīm·iŋ] (mechanical engineering) Adjustment in the relative position of the valves and crankshaft of an automobile engine in order to produce the largest effective output of power. (ordnance) Adjustment of a small-arms weapon so that it will perform each function at a predetermined point in the cycle of operation. LegalSeeTimetiming
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Words related to timingnoun the time when something happensRelated Words- temporal arrangement
- temporal order
- approaching
- coming
- approach
- earliness
- lateness
- punctuality
- promptness
- tardiness
- simultaneity
- simultaneousness
- seasonableness
- timeliness
- unseasonableness
- untimeliness
- pastness
- futurity
- nowness
- presentness
- spark advance
- lead
noun the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)Related Words- regulating
- regulation
- coordination
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