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
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The district will have a remote, asynchronous learning day Wednesday.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Schools have opted for asynchronous learning days when there were spikes of COVID cases, severe weather or to offer training for teachers.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Some systems offer video visits or asynchronous visits by text or chat.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Its engagement model is also designed for modern learners, offering both live online sessions and asynchronous course experiences, allowing students to participate at their own pace or join real-time discussions and reflection activities.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Schools have opted for asynchronous learning days when there were spikes of COVID cases, severe weather or to offer training for teachers.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Some systems offer video visits or asynchronous visits by text or chat.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Its engagement model is also designed for modern learners, offering both live online sessions and asynchronous course experiences, allowing students to participate at their own pace or join real-time discussions and reflection activities.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for asynchronous
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“Asynchronous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asynchronous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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