verb

resync

Resync (verb) means to make something match up in timing or state again. Example: “Restart the app to resync your files with the cloud.”

verb

To make something match up in timing or state again.

"Restart the app to resync your files with the cloud."

noun

The act of syncing something again.

"A quick resync fixed the mismatched calendar entries."

How to use resync

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo bring two things (usually devices or data) back into alignment after they drifted apart.

When to use it

Informal, mostly used in tech contexts.

Word forms

resynced past tense, resynched past tense, resyncs plural, resyncs singular

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Etymology

A shortened form of "resynchronize."

Frequently asked questions

What does “resync” mean?

The word “resync” means to make something match up in timing or state again. In plain terms, to bring two things (usually devices or data) back into alignment after they drifted apart.

How do you use “resync” in a sentence?

Here is “resync” used in a sentence: “Restart the app to resync your files with the cloud.”

What part of speech is “resync”?

Depending on how it is used, “resync” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “resync” have?

“Resync” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something match up in timing or state again.