<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Theatrical synchronization of the various parts of a production for effect.</li><li>The result or effect achieved through synchronization.</li><li>In acting, the adjustment of one's tempo of speaking and moving for dramatic effect.</li><li>In sports, the control of the speed of a stroke or blow to reach its maximum at the proper moment.</li><li>The selecting of the best time or speed for doing something to achieve the desired result.</li><li>An act or instance of observing and recording the elapsed time of an act, contest, or process.</li></ul>