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synchronize

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɪŋkɹəˌnaɪz// syn·chro·nize Dialect

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.


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.

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Origin

From Ancient Greek συγχρονίζω (sunkhronízō), equivalent to syn- + chrono- + -ize.

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