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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Additionally, global team synchronization is critical. Harneet Kalra, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 When experts moved to harmonize the country’s vaccine schedules in the 1990s, the recent outbreak had laid out the stakes and benefits of synchronization clearly. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025 Morrissey is apparently trying to offload his stake in the Smiths’ band name, artwork, song titles, lyrics, recordings, merchandise, and rights to publishing and synchronization. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025 Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for synchronization

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Sep. 2025.

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