timing
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B2
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
(time)
progress of existence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'timing' originates from the Old English word 'tīma', where 'tīma' meant 'time'.
Historical Evolution
'tīma' transformed into the Middle English word 'time', and eventually became the modern English word 'timing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a period or season', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the choice or control of when something should be done'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done.
Good timing is crucial in comedy.
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Noun 2
the regulation of the speed or occurrence of something.
The timing of the engine needs adjustment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42