Noun Phrase
/ˈɛrər əv ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
The phrase "error of timing" refers to a mistake or miscalculation related to the timing of an event or action. In various contexts, it can denote a variety of situations where the timing is critical, such as in sports, project management, or everyday life. This phrase is not extremely common in everyday conversation but is more prevalent in written contexts, especially in academic or professional settings, where the precision of timing can be crucial.
The athlete's error of timing led to him missing the jump he needed to qualify for the finals.
(El error de tiempo del atleta lo llevó a perder el salto que necesitaba para calificar para la final.)
In project management, an error of timing can result in costly delays and missed deadlines.
(En la gestión de proyectos, un error de tiempo puede resultar en retrasos costosos y plazos perdidos.)
The movie’s success hinged on the perfect execution of comedic scenes, and an error of timing ruined the jokes.
(El éxito de la película dependía de la ejecución perfecta de las escenas cómicas, y un error de tiempo arruinó los chistes.)
While "error of timing" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, timing is an essential concept in various idioms. Here are some examples related to timing:
Timing is everything
Sometimes, success comes down to when you do something.
(A veces, el éxito se reduce a cuándo haces algo.)
Get the timing right
You need to get the timing right for this surprise party to work.
(Necesitas acertar en el tiempo para que esta fiesta sorpresa funcione.)
The right time at the right place
You have to be at the right place at the right time to seize opportunities.
(Debes estar en el lugar correcto en el momento adecuado para aprovechar las oportunidades.)
Strike while the iron is hot
You should offer your services now; strike while the iron is hot!
(¡Deberías ofrecer tus servicios ahora; golpea mientras el hierro está caliente!)
Miss the boat
If you don’t act quickly, you might miss the boat on this investment opportunity.
(Si no actúas rápido, podrías perder el barco en esta oportunidad de inversión.)
The term "error" comes from the Latin word error, meaning "to wander" or "to stray." It is associated with mistakes and faults. The word "timing" derives from the Old English tīm, meaning "a limited period," and is related to the measurement of moments or intervals of time.
Synonyms: - Mistake in scheduling - Timing mistake - Temporal error
Antonyms: - Precision in timing - Accurate timing - Timely decision