asynchronous

adjective

asyn·​chro·​nous (ˌ)ā-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 

-ˈsin-

1

: not simultaneous or concurrent in time : not synchronous

asynchronous sound

2

: of, used in, or being digital (see digital sense 4) communication (as between computers) in which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled by the transmitting device

asynchronously adverb

Examples of asynchronous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And on social media, interactions are asynchronous. —Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024

For asynchronous brainstorming, setting a clear deadline for idea submission is crucial. —Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024

That's where asynchronous video comes in, which works a little bit like emailing but with video. —David Nield, WIRED, 27 Aug. 2023

And is a meeting the best way to achieve that purpose, or might it be better served by an asynchronous process, quick sidebar conversation, or other structure? —Lisa Conn, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

As with benefits like transit reimbursement, asynchronous work and ample paid time off, housing benefits—unsurprisingly—improve morale. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024

Online, each person can engage in dozens of asynchronous interactions in parallel, which interferes with the depth achieved in all of them. —Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024

For younger generations, emphasize the benefits of online appointment scheduling, asynchronous care and telehealth for flexibility and convenience. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

The difference between synchronous between asynchronous learning A synchronous learning day means that the virtual learning still has a live element to it. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see synchronous

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing asynchronous

• asynchronous transfer mode