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sense of timing

 

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Sense of Timing

Definition:

The sense of timing refers to the ability to accurately judge the appropriate moment for taking action or making a decision.

Examples:

Noun - Positive Sense of Timing:

Her exceptional sense of timing allowed her to deliver the punchline at the perfect moment and make everyone burst into laughter.

Having a good sense of timing in business, John decided to invest in the stock market just before it experienced a significant increase in value.

Noun - Lack of Sense of Timing:

Due to his evident lack of a sense of timing, he always ended up interrupting people when they were about to make an important announcement.

Trying to negotiate a higher salary during the company's financial crisis showed a complete lack of sense of timing on her part.

Adjective - Timely Sense of Timing:

The orchestra conductor demonstrated his timely sense of timing by gracefully bringing in the strings section exactly when the music called for it.

With her timely sense of timing, Sarah managed to catch the train just before it departed.

Adjective - Poor Sense of Timing:

Her poor sense of timing on the dance floor often led to awkward moments when she started a move out of sync with the music.

Tom's poor sense of timing in conversations often resulted in him unintentionally cutting people off while they were still speaking.

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