timing

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the speed or rhythm at which you do something, like telling a joke or playing music.

n. the regulation of speed, pace, or rhythm in a performance or mechanical process.

日本語:タイミング※

Español:temporización

“A comedian needs great timing to make a joke really funny.”

“The conductor praised the orchestra's timing during the complex transition between the second and third movements.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technology Technical

n. the way a machine's parts work together at the right speed.

n. the synchronization of the internal components of an engine, particularly the ignition sequence.

日本語:タイミング※

“The mechanic had to adjust the engine's timing because the car was shaking.”

“If the ignition timing is slightly off, the engine will lose power and consume significantly more fuel.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an instance of measuring how long something takes.

n. the act or instance of recording the duration of an event, typically using a stopwatch.

“The coach took several timings of the runners during the practice session.”

“After three separate timings of the procedure, the researchers concluded that the automated system was twenty percent faster than manual labor.”