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

Eligible pet prescriptions can also take advantage of pharmacy services such as automatic refills and prescription synchronization, while select medications may be available for home delivery. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

Xona has already signed up several precision-timing customers to use Pulsar satellite signals in timing and synchronization services for financial markets, telecommunications, data centers, and transportation systems. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Without the synchronization system in place, if a vehicle approaches an intersection with Espola Road and there are no vehicles, their vehicle would be detected, and the signal would turn green relatively quickly to serve them. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026

Gamma wave strength appeared to rise across brain areas during treatment, and synchronization increased in the frontal and occipital lobes. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

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