timing
nounUK /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
US /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
The skill of choosing the best moment to do something.
Her timing was perfect, so the joke made everyone laugh.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of measuring how long something takes.
The timing of the race was recorded with a stopwatch.
3. The way an engine or machine is set to work at the right moments.
The mechanic adjusted the timing of the car's engine.
4. The planned time when something happens.
The timing of the meeting was changed to the afternoon.