timing

(noun) the time when something happens.

(noun) the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics).

(verb) measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time. Synonyms: clock, time. Example: "He clocked the runners."

(verb) assign a time for an activity or event. Synonyms: time. Example: "The candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene."

(verb) set the speed, duration, or execution of. Synonyms: time. Example: "We time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely."

(verb) regulate or set the time of. Synonyms: time. Example: "Time the clock."

(verb) adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time. Synonyms: time. Example: "The good player times his swing so as to hit the ball squarely."