pacing

/ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of pace; walking with steady steps, often back and forth.
    • He was pacing nervously while waiting for the test results.
    • She kept pacing the room as she talked on the phone.
    • The lion was pacing back and forth in its enclosure.
  2. Setting or controlling the speed of an activity or process.
    • The runner is pacing herself to save energy for the final lap.
    • The teacher is pacing the lesson to make sure everyone understands.
    • They are pacing the project carefully to meet the deadline.
noun
  1. The speed or rate at which something happens or is done.
    • The coach adjusted the pacing of the training session to avoid injuries.
    • The pacing of the movie was too slow for most viewers.
    • Good pacing is important when giving a speech to keep the audience engaged.
  2. The act of walking back and forth, often because of worry or nervousness.
    • She wore a path in the carpet from her anxious pacing.
    • The doctor's pacing outside the operating room showed his concern.
    • His constant pacing in the hallway made everyone nervous.
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