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verb syn·chro·nize \ ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz , ˈsin- \
|Updated on: 10 Jul 2018

Definition of synchronize

synchronized; synchronizing
intransitive verb
: to happen at the same time
transitive verb
1 : to represent or arrange (events) to indicate coincidence or coexistence
2 : to make synchronous in operation
3 : to make (motion-picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
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synchronizer

noun

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Examples of synchronize in a Sentence

  1. The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.

  2. The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.

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First Known Use of synchronize

circa 1624

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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synchronize Synonyms

Synonyms

accompany, attend, co-occur, coexist, coincide, concur;

Near Antonyms

antedate, precede, predate;

follow, succeed;

Related Words

chance, hap, happen, transpire;

SYNCHRONIZE Defined for English Language Learners

synchronize

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Definition of synchronize for English Language Learners

  • : to cause (things) to agree in time or to make (things) happen at the same time and speed

  • : to happen at the same time and speed

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