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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
timing
    n 1: the time when something happens
    2: the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to
       achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics,
       mechanics)

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Time \Time\ (t[imac]m), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Timed (t[imac]md);
   p. pr. & vb. n. Timing.]
   1. To appoint the time for; to bring, begin, or perform at
      the proper season or time; as, he timed his appearance
      rightly.
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            There is no greater wisdom than well to time the
            beginnings and onsets of things.      --Bacon.
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   2. To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in
      time of movement.
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            Who overlooked the oars, and timed the stroke.
                                                  --Addison.
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            He was a thing of blood, whose every motion
            Was timed with dying cries.           --Shak.
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   3. To ascertain or record the time, duration, or rate of; as,
      to time the speed of horses, or hours for workmen.
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   4. To measure, as in music or harmony.
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Thesaurus Results for Timing:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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