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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Replacing a satellite crutch Modern militaries and civilian logistics alike depend on satellite navigation for positioning, timing, and synchronization. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 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 Until then, password managers remain an essential bridge technology, providing secure storage, synchronization and transition support as passkeys continue to expand. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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