timing

Definitions

The choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done.

The regulation of the speed or sequence of an action or process to achieve a desired effect.

The time at which something occurs or is scheduled to occur.

Examples

The success of the surprise party depended entirely on perfect timing.

His timing was impeccable, as he arrived just as the meeting began.

You need to improve your timing if you want to hit the ball accurately.

Synonyms

schedule clocking tempo rhythm synchronization periodicity calibration

Antonyms

miscalculation disorganization asynchrony untimeliness imprecision randomness disorder