timing

tim·ing

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahy-ming]
- /ˈtaɪ mɪŋ/
- /ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahy-ming]
- /ˈtaɪ mɪŋ/

Definitions of timing word

noun timing the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another. 1
noun timing duration regarded as belonging to the present life as distinct from the life to come or from eternity; finite duration. 1
noun timing (sometimes initial capital letter) a system or method of measuring or reckoning the passage of time: mean time; apparent time; Greenwich Time. 1
noun timing a limited period or interval, as between two successive events: a long time. 1
noun timing a particular period considered as distinct from other periods: Youth is the best time of life. 1
noun timing Often, times. a period in the history of the world, or contemporary with the life or activities of a notable person: prehistoric times; in Lincoln's time. the period or era now or previously present: a sign of the times; How times have changed! a period considered with reference to its events or prevailing conditions, tendencies, ideas, etc.: hard times; a time of war. 1

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Origin of timing

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; 1590-1600 for def 4; Middle English: hap, occurrence; see time, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Timing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Timing

timing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

timing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for timing

verb timing

accelerate — If the process or rate of something accelerates or if something accelerates it, it gets faster and faster.
fire up — start ignition of
gunned — a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
gunning — a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
lay rubber — (Idiomatic) VI (of a vehicle) To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.

noun timing

acceleration — The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster.

All 12 Synonyms of timing

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Definitions of timing word

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Origin of timing

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Parts of speech for Timing

timing popularity

timing usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for timing

verb timing

noun timing

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timing

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Definitions of timing word

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Origin of timing

First appearance:

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Timing

timing popularity

timing usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for timing

verb timing

noun timing

Related words

car bomb

astronomical clock

chronometer

chronotropic

heterochrony

micromotion

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