1)

The rate of something.

2)

To regulate the power, speed, or energy expenditure of.

Inflected Form(s):

Pacing (adjective), Paces (plural), Paced (past tense)

Comments:

1)

In this context, this term is the same as the layman's usage and is directly tied to timing and speed.

2)

In this context, the term is closely tied to conservation vs expenditure of energy.

This term is more generally used in a physical context, but can also be used in a mental context.

Synonym(s):

1)

Speed

2)

Rhythm, Timing

Related Definition(s):

1)

Add, Adjust, Alter, Contact, Depth, Distance, Execute, Form, Gap, Gauge, Hammer, Intent, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Motion, Move, Offense, Position, Principle, Range, Recoil, Redirect, Retract, Reverse, Ricochet, Set, Space, Strike, Target, Thrust, Timing, Travel, Weapon

2)

Accelerate, Amplify, Compensate, Constipate, Coordination, Defense, Force, Offense, Regulate, Timing

Related Term(s):

1)

Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Broken Rhythm, Centrifugal Force, Centripetal Force, Continuity of Motion, Continuous Weapons, Controlled Response, Defensive Reaction, Delayed Movement, Interrupted Flow, Rotational Velocity,

2)

Body Alignment, Body English, Body Harmony, Body Maneuver, Body Mechanics, Body Settle, Broken Rhythm, Center of Gravity, Circular Confinement, Circular Rotation, Close the Gap, Close Range, Colliding Forces, Complete Harmony, Controlling the Gap, Corrective Adjustment, Deceptive Action, Directional Change, Directional Harmony, Directional Movement, Disrupted Rhythm, Distance Matching, Economy of Motion, Expanding Distance, Flow of Action, Foot Maneuver, In-Sync, Line of Execution, Line of Travel, Long Range, Long Range Encounter, Medium Range, Method of Execution, Normal Flow, Opposing Forces, Out of Contact, Over Rotate, Path of Action, Path of Attack, Path of Delivery, Path of Entry, Path of Execution, Path of Travel, Pivot Point, Point of Contact, Power Principle, Residual Torque, Rotating Force, Sequential Flow, Shooting the Gap, Short Range, Shortening the Circle, Stages of Range, Surface Contact, Time Compression, Time Deterrent, Wasted Motion, Within Contact, Zone of Confinement