synchronization

noun

syn·​chro·​ni·​za·​tion ˌsiŋ-krə-nə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌsin-

1

: the act or result of synchronizing

2

: the state of being synchronous

Examples of synchronization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many companies, however, still rely on disparate systems that require multiple logins, lack synchronization and only provide fragmented views. —Bek Abdullayev, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

The project team led by researcher Chang Jun from CETC’s Southwest China Institute of Electronic Technology highlighted that hypersonic cooperative strike systems demand inter-platform time synchronization with accuracy better than 10 nanoseconds. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025

This was crucial, because without proper synchronization, the drone would not be able to maintain a stable flight. —IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025

The spawn, which typically takes place over a few days and lasts less than 20 minutes, is triggered by subtle environmental cues — moon phase, tides and water temperatures — that healthy reefs once responded to in consistent synchronization. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synchronization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration