synchronizer

noun

syn·​chro·​niz·​er

variants also British synchroniser

-zə(r)

plural -s

: one that synchronizes : a device to indicate, produce, or maintain synchronous motion: such as

a

: a regulator for a system of clocks

b

: a device for synchronizing the firing of a flashbulb with the opening of the camera shutter

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