Timing

Timing
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. [1913 Webster]

There is no greater wisdom than well to time the beginnings and onsets of things. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

2. To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement. [1913 Webster]

Who overlooked the oars, and timed the stroke. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

He was a thing of blood, whose every motion Was timed with dying cries. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

3. To ascertain or record the time, duration, or rate of; as, to time the speed of horses, or hours for workmen. [1913 Webster]

4. To measure, as in music or harmony. [1913 Webster]


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  • timing — One of the essential factors in a internal combustion engine (Fuel, Air, Proper proportion of mixture, compression Timing, spark). When the piston is in the compression stroke both valves must be closed. If one or more is open, the valve timing… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

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