synchronization

noun

syn·​chro·​ni·​za·​tion ˌsiŋ-krə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce synchronization (audio)
ˌsin-
1
: the act or result of synchronizing
2
: the state of being synchronous

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The channel later evolved into him teaching show design and light/visual synchronization videos—something few creators were doing at the time. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Brain synchronization: people watching the same movie The study’s findings demonstrated several things of importance. Paul McClure 16, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025 Managing data brings common issues like inconsistencies, latency problems and obstacles with data synchronization between organizations, departments and platforms. Aravind Nuthalapati, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Mayers’ lawyers used the same methodology to come up with their own synchronization. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for synchronization

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of synchronization was in 1828

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“Synchronization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchronization. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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