timingerror
nounUK /ˈtaɪmɪŋ ˌerə/
US /ˈtaɪmɪŋ ˌerər/
A timing error is when something happens at the wrong moment.
The race was lost because of a small timing error at the start.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mistake in measuring or recording when something happens.
The lab results were off due to a timing error in the equipment.
3. A computer problem caused by events happening in the wrong order.
The program crashed because of a timing error between the two threads.
4. A sports mistake where a player moves too early or too late.
His timing error on the jump cost him the gold medal.