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Good timing helped us catch the bus.
What does Timing mean?
when something happens or how long it takes.
Dictionary definition
Timing is the choice, control, or measurement of when something happens or how long it takes.
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Timing in a sentence
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The dancer worked on the timing of each step.
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In science, accurate timing can help students compare results from repeated trials.
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Practice 1
What does timing mean?
Timing is about when actions happen or how long they take.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to timing?
Schedule is close because it organizes when things happen.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The dancer worked on the ____ of each step.
Timing best completes the sentence.
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Timing
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ty · ming · strongest beat: ty
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WordTiming.
Partnoun.
MeaningTiming means when something happens or how long it takes.
ExampleExample: Good timing helped us catch the bus.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ty · ming
- Strongest beat
- ty
- Ending
- ming
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ty.
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Synonyms
Words like Timing
scheduleA plan for when things happen.
paceThe speed or timing of movement or activity.
coordinationThe way actions work together at the right time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
bad timingA poor or inconvenient time for something.
randomnessLack of a clear plan or timing.
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Word family
Timing word family
Base word
timing
noun
timing
When something happens or how long it takes.
noun
time
A measure of when events happen or how long they last.
adjective
timed
Measured or limited by time.
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