asynchronous

adjective

asyn·​chro·​nous (ˌ)ā-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 

-ˈsin-

1

: not simultaneous or concurrent in time : not synchronous

asynchronous sound

2

: of, used in, or being digital (see digital sense 4) communication (as between computers) in which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled by the transmitting device

asynchronously adverb

Examples of asynchronous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Invest in communication tools that facilitate both real-time and asynchronous collaboration, such as Slack, Microsoft Teams or project management platforms like Asana or Trello. —Agni Ghosh, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

The focus on effectiveness over simply showing up, changing workplace cultures that emphasize work-life balance, and technology that enables asynchronous work, also feed into this trend, Fisher noted. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2024

There’s a growing trend towards asynchronous meetings that rely on digital tools, such as messaging apps and collaboration platforms, to communicate and collaborate when convenient. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024

Because the data stream generated by event cameras is continuous and asynchronous—every pixel reports events independently—traditional processors have trouble dealing with it efficiently. —Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 7 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see synchronous

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing asynchronous

• asynchronous transfer mode