Word
synchronized
Phoneticssyn·chro·nized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈsɪŋkɹəˌnaɪzd/
UK spelling · synchronised
Definition
adj. happening at exactly the same time or speed as something else. You use this when two or more things work together in a perfect match.
adj. occurring at the same time or operating at the same rate; exhibiting precise temporal coordination. Often used to describe complex group movements or data matching between devices.
Examples
“The dancers performed a series of synchronized movements.”
“The swimmers spent months practicing their synchronized routine to ensure every limb moved in perfect harmony.”
“Modern digital networks rely on synchronized clocks to ensure that data packets arriving from different sources can be reassembled in the correct order without latency issues.”
Examples
simple
“The dancers performed a series of synchronized movements.”
contextual
“The swimmers spent months practicing their synchronized routine to ensure every limb moved in perfect harmony.”
complex
“Modern digital networks rely on synchronized clocks to ensure that data packets arriving from different sources can be reassembled in the correct order without latency issues.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or precedes the noun it modifies; frequently paired with 'swimming' or 'clocks'.
Pitfall
The two clocks are synchronize
The two clocks are synchronized
Learners often use the base verb form instead of the participial adjective when describing a state of coordination.
Real-World Examples
“Elsewhere at the event in Beijing, a robot performed Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuuu' celebration on the football pitch and droids took part in synchronised marching at its opening ceremony.” “The shift from passkeys being locked to a particular device to being something that could be shared and synchronized between devices is a classic tradeoff between security and usability.” - 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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