lip synchronization

noun

1

: recording of sound simultaneously with photographing of action so as to secure perfect synchrony of both (as when a motion picture is projected)

2

: recording of sound and photographing of action at separate times but utilizing techniques designed to secure synchrony of sound and action when the two are combined

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