Word
synchronize
Phoneticssyn·chro·nize, stress on the first syllable
/ˈsɪŋkɹəˌnaɪz/
UK spelling · synchronise
Definition
v. to make two or more things happen at the same time or at the same speed. You use this when you want to keep different parts of a system working together perfectly.
v. to coordinate the timing or speed of two or more processes or devices. Often involves aligning data across multiple systems to ensure consistency.
Examples
“The software will synchronize your calendar with your phone.”
“The traffic lights are programmed to synchronize with the flow of cars to reduce congestion during rush hour.”
“To ensure the video and audio remain aligned, the software must synchronize the frame rate with the audio sampling rate in real time.”
Examples
simple
“The software will synchronize your calendar with your phone.”
contextual
“The traffic lights are programmed to synchronize with the flow of cars to reduce congestion during rush hour.”
complex
“To ensure the video and audio remain aligned, the software must synchronize the frame rate with the audio sampling rate in real time.”
Real-World Examples
“In a 2020 Nature Physics study, Motter's team showed that electrical generators could synchronize more successfully when they operated somewhat differently from one another.” “In a 2020 Nature Physics study , Motter's team found that power generators could synchronize more effectively when they operated slightly differently from one another.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek συγχρονίζω (sunkhronízō), equivalent to syn- + chrono- + -ize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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