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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Other features include Hybrid Cloud Storage Backup, which supports two-way synchronization with major cloud storage services like OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Apart from that minor inconvenience, the synchronization between the projector and the DLP-Link glasses that accompanied my review unit was top notch and the delivery quite astonishing. Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026 These technologies support systems that require precise synchronization and resilient navigation capabilities. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 In cases where synchronization lags, AI monitoring tools compare record versions across systems and surface discrepancies. Ethan Stone june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synchronization

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Jul. 2026.

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