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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But that knowledge hasn't completely solved their synchronization problems. Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025 The synchronization of phenolic and sugar maturity is essential to achieving the style that Philippe Bascaules, Inglenook's director of winemaking, prefers. Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 License and other revenue increased 20.4% year-over-year, or 21.7% in constant currency, due to improvements in synchronization income, greater live and brands income and increased direct-to-consumer related activities. Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 The channel later evolved into him teaching show design and light/visual synchronization videos—something few creators were doing at the time. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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