noun
Uncommon
synchronization
Synchronization (noun) means the act or state of making things happen at the same time or run at matching rates. Example: “Synchronization of the audio and video tracks fixed the lip-sync problem.”
noun
1
The act or state of making things happen at the same time or run at matching rates.
"Synchronization of the audio and video tracks fixed the lip-sync problem."
"The app relies on cloud synchronization to keep files updated across devices."
2
In military planning, the careful timing and coordination of actions so that combined forces have maximum effect at the right place and moment.
"The operation depended on precise synchronization between the air and ground units."
How to use synchronization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting things to line up in time, whether that's two clocks, two files, or two military units.
Common pairings
data synchronization
lip synchronization
synchronization error
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Word forms
- Plural
- synchronizations
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_____ of the audio and video tracks fixed the lip-sync problem.
Etymology
From "synchronize" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ation."
Synonyms
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desynchronization
Related words
Rhymes for synchronization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “synchronization” mean?
The word “synchronization” means the act or state of making things happen at the same time or run at matching rates. In plain terms, getting things to line up in time, whether that's two clocks, two files, or two military units.
How do you use “synchronization” in a sentence?
Here is “synchronization” used in a sentence: “Synchronization of the audio and video tracks fixed the lip-sync problem.”
What is another word for “synchronization”?
Words with a similar meaning to “synchronization” include synchroneity and synchronicity.
What part of speech is “synchronization”?
“Synchronization” is a noun.
Is “synchronization” a common word?
“Synchronization” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “synchronization” have?
“Synchronization” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or state of making things happen at the same time or run at matching rates.
