pacemaking
/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of setting the speed or standard for others, especially in a race or competition.
- The coach praised her pacemaking in the relay race.
- His pacemaking during the early laps helped the team achieve a record time.
- Pacemaking requires both skill and endurance to maintain a steady speed.
- The function or process of regulating the heartbeat, either naturally by the heart's own cells or artificially with a device.
- Artificial pacemaking has saved millions of lives since its invention.
- The cardiologist specializes in pacemaking and cardiac rhythm disorders.
- The heart's natural pacemaking system can be disrupted by disease.
Synonyms