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Definition of pacing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
repetitive walkingact of walking back and forth repeatedly
- His nervous pacing kept everyone on edge..
2.
speed of progressspeed at which something progresses
- The pacing of the project was slower than expected..
3.
musicTECH. the speed at which a composition is playedTECH.
- The pacing of the symphony was too slow for my taste.
Adjective
1.
movementmoving at a steady speed
- The pacing horse maintained its speed.
2.
controlcontrolling the speed of something
- The pacing coach adjusted the runners' speed during practice.
Origin of pacing
Old French, pacer (to walk)
Terms with pacing included in their meaning
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Examples of pacing in a sentence
Her pacing was a sign of deep contemplation. The pacing of the novel kept readers engaged. Adjusting the pacing of the lessons improved student understanding. The pacing of the concerto was perfect for the evening. I found the pacing of the piece to be exhilarating. The pacing runner kept a consistent rhythm.
Pacing animals are fascinating to watch. The pacing lights helped the swimmers maintain their speed. Pacing signals were used to regulate the race.
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- French:va-et-vient, régulier, ...
- German:Hin- und Hergehen, gleichmäßig schreitend, ...
- Italian:camminare avanti e indietro, al passo, ...
- Spanish:deambulación, constante, ...
- Portuguese:vaivém, ritmado, ...
- Chinese:来回走动, 步伐稳定的, ...
- Japanese:行ったり来たりすること, 一定の速度で動く, ...
- Arabic:تَجْوَال, مُتَّزِن, ...
- Hebrew:הֲלִיכָה הָלוֹךְ וָשׁוּב, פּוֹסֵעַ, ...
- Russian:хождение взад-вперед, ровный, ...
- Ukrainian:ходіння туди-сюди, поступовий, ...
- Hindi:चहलकदमी, चलते हुए, ...
Definition of pace - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
speedrate or style of proceeding at some activity
- The pace of the game was intense.
2.
measurementDated US unit of length, approximately 30 inchesDated US
- He measured the room in paces..
3.
walkingsingle step in walking
- He took a pace forward.
4.
horse gaitany of the manners in which a horse walks or runs
- The horse's pace was smooth and steady.
Verb
1.
anxious walkingintr. walk back and forth in a small areaintr.
- He paced the room nervously.
2.
consistencytr./intr. do something at a steady ratetr./intr.
- He paced himself to finish the work on time.
3.
sportstr. set the speed in a race or activitytr.
- She paced the runners during the marathon.
4.
distance measurementtr. Dated measure distance by walkingtr. Dated
- He paced the length of the field.
Expressions with pace
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measure distance by counting steps
He paced out the length of the room.
start to happen more quickly or accelerate
The campaign began to gather pace after the announcement.
extremely slow progress or movement
The project is moving at a snail's pace.
very fast speed or rate of activity
The runners set off at a cracking pace.
in a way that suits one's speed
She completed the course at her own pace.
in a way that suits one's speed or comfort
She completed the course at her pace.
move or progress at the same rate as
She struggled to keep pace with the fast runners.
maintain speed or rate to match others
He struggled to keep the pace during the marathon..
establish the speed for a group to move
The lead runner set the pace for the marathon.
change from what is usual or expected
Let's go hiking for a change of pace.
increase speed or rate of activity
We need to pick up the pace to finish on time.
establish a very fast speed in an activity
The runner set a scorching pace from the start.
extremely fast speed or rate of progress
The runner maintained a blistering pace throughout the race.
very quickly or at high speed
The team finished the project at a cracking pace.
very slowly
The old computer runs at a snail's pace.
walk back and forth due to anxiety or stress
He paced the floor waiting for the test results.
keep up with others in a challenging activity
He couldn't stand the pace during the marathon.
the activity is becoming more intense or exciting
The race is on and the pace is hotting up.
in a very fast or intense manner
The story unfolds at a breathless pace, keeping readers hooked.
in a very slow way, almost not moving
The project moved at a glacial pace.
moving slowly without urgency
The project is moving at a pedestrian pace.
very quickly or at high speed
The car raced down the street at a tearing pace.
extremely fast speed that feels dangerous
The project moved at a breakneck pace.
make things go faster by taking strong action
They tried to force the pace in the final lap.
Origin of pace
Latin, pax (peace)
Examples of pace in a sentence
The pace of technological change is accelerating. The distance between the trees was ten paces. He walked five paces to the left. She moved one pace closer to the door. The child stopped after every pace. The jockey adjusted to the horse's quick pace.
The trainer evaluated the horse's pace during practice. She paced the hallway awaiting the news. He paced outside the office, deep in thought. She paced her breathing during the marathon. The teacher paced the lesson to fit the schedule. He paced himself to conserve energy for the final lap. The coach paced the team through the drills. She paced the perimeter of the garden. They paced the route before the race.
View all translations of pace
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- French:rythme, arpenter, ...
- German:Tempo, auf und ab gehen, ...
- Italian:ritmo, camminare avanti e indietro, ...
- Spanish:ritmo, caminar de un lado a otro, ...
- Portuguese:ritmo, andar, ...
- Chinese:节奏, 踱步, ...
- Japanese:ペース, 行ったり来たりする, ...
- Arabic:وتيرة, ذَهَبَ وَجاءَ, ...
- Hebrew:קֶצֶב, לְהִתְהַלֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:темп, ходить взад и вперед, ...
- Ukrainian:темп, ходити, ...
- Hindi:गति, चहलकदमी करना, ...
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