timing

Universal Words 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. * (written) 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