timing

1. (countable, uncountable)The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.

   The key to telling a good joke is timing.

   The officials used the latest technology to ensure timing down to the nearest millisecond.

   та́ймингtájming

   the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)

2. (countable, uncountable)The time when something happens.

   perfect timing

   The timing of the announcement is related to this months's board meeting.

   Zeitpunkt

   та́ймингtájming, вре́мяvrémja

   the time when something happens

3. (uncountable)The synchronization of the firing of the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.

4. (countable)An instance of recording the time of something.

5. (countable, obsolete)An occurrence or event.

1. The timing was impeccable.

   Час було обрано бездоганно.

   ruВремя было выбрано безупречно.

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2. Your timing couldn't have been better.

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3. Tom said the timing was perfect.

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4. We all know timing is important.

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5. My timing couldn't have been better.

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