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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Without emotional synchronization, even small disagreements can escalate, as each partner feels that their emotional experience is not being recognized or valued. Loss of intimacy. Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025 Stars of the Paris Games like Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey tumbled in synchronization, as well as international icons of the sport and members of the history-making U.S. men’s Olympic team. Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024 European beech trees more than 1,500 kilometers apart all drop their fruit at the same time in a grand synchronization event now linked to the summer solstice. Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2024 Technical Shortcomings • Data Synchronization Issues: One of the major technical challenges in CRM systems is ensuring consistent data synchronization across multiple platforms. Ravi Bandlamudi, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for synchronization 

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Jan. 2025.

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