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

One powerful leading theory, the vocal-learning hypothesis, suggests that rhythmic synchronization depends on specialized brain circuits that tightly link hearing and movement, which evolved to support complex vocal learning. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025

While these games generally teach synchronization, there are also plenty of music theory games available to try online, such as ToneGym, Solfege Story, or Chet – Ear Training. —JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2025

In Paris, designers moved with the synchronization of a swallow murmuration. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025

Even then, the employees explained that repairing the engine's synchronization issues wouldn't solve its oil burning issue. —Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 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