timing

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

tim·ing [timing timings] BrE [ˈtaɪmɪŋ] NAmE [ˈtaɪmɪŋ] noun
1. uncountable, countable the act of choosing when sth happens; a particular point or period of time when sth happens or is planned
•The timing of the decision was a complete surprise.
•Please check your flight timings carefully.
2. uncountable the skill of doing sth at exactly the right time
•an actor with a great sense of comic timing
•Your timing is perfect. I was just about to call you.
3. uncountable the repeated rhythm of sth; the skill of producing this
•She played the piano confidently but her timing was not good.
4. uncountable (technical)the rate at which an electric ↑spark is produced in a vehicle's engine in order to make it work

Example Bank:
•He knew the timing was right for a comeback.
•She has a wonderful sense of timing.
•The punchline was delivered with perfect comic timing.
•The timing of the meeting is not convenient.
•There is disagreement within the government over the exact timing of the referendum.
•Using press releases to good effect is a matter of timing.
•the unfortunate timing of the announcement