synchronization

noun

syn·chro·ni·za·tion ˌsiŋ-krə-nə-ˈzā-shən

ˌsin-

: the act or result of synchronizing

: the state of being synchronous

Examples of synchronization in a Sentence

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Music is often composed, recorded, or licensed during post-production, after the visuals are nearly or entirely complete, often requiring precise synchronization of the tracks to the finished scenes to align musical cues to narrative moments. —

Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024 Manual data entry, ad-hoc synchronization of information across disparate systems and all of that endless hunting for data in emails and spreadsheets. —

Ed Jennings, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 License and other revenue improved 13.0% year-over-year, or 14.2% in constant currency driven by improvements in synchronization income, greater live and brands income and increased direct-to-consumer related activities. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 The synchronization has taken place over countless generations. —

Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for synchronization

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 23 Dec. 2024.

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