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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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 Key components underlying instability are liquidity amplification, connectivity, the governance gap, and sentiment synchronization. Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 According to the company, QTT enables highly secure and resilient position, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, helping maintain accurate timing and synchronization even when traditional GPS and radio-frequency signals are unavailable, degraded, or intentionally jammed. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026 Rather than just adding raw power, Hypershell is focusing on seamless synchronization with the X Series – reducing your metabolic effort by aligning the machine's output to human intent. New Atlas, 29 May 2026 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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