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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Music is often composed, recorded, or licensed during post-production, after the visuals are nearly or entirely complete, often requiring precise synchronization of the tracks to the finished scenes to align musical cues to narrative moments. Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024 Manual data entry, ad-hoc synchronization of information across disparate systems and all of that endless hunting for data in emails and spreadsheets. Ed Jennings, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 License and other revenue improved 13.0% year-over-year, or 14.2% in constant currency driven by improvements in synchronization income, greater live and brands income and increased direct-to-consumer related activities. Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 The synchronization has taken place over countless generations. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for synchronization 

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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