timing

The time when something happens or is planned to happen.

• Your timing is perfect.
• The timing of the meeting caused problems.
• Was the timing of her visit planned?

How to use it: the timing of something (We discussed the timing of the announcement.)

Common phrases: perfect timing, bad timing, timing of something

The skill or process of controlling when or how quickly parts of an activity happen.

• Her comic timing is excellent.
• The mechanic adjusted the engine timing.
• Good timing helped the dancers move together.

Common phrases: comic timing, engine timing, perfect timing