/ ˈtaɪmɪŋ; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U , C ] 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.
[ U ] 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.
[ U ] the repeated rhythm of sth; the skill of producing this :
She played the piano confidently but her timing was not good.
4.
[ U ] ( technical ) the rate at which an electric spark is produced in a vehicle's engine in order to make it work