synchronize
synch
ˈsɪnk
sink
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nize
ˌnaɪz
naiz
British pronunciation
/sˈɪnkɹənˌaɪz/
synchronise
sync

Definition & Meaning of "synchronize"in English

to synchronize
01

to make sure that different devices or systems operate together smoothly by coordinating their timing, data, or operations

Transitive: to synchronize sth
to synchronize definition and meaning
example
Examples
The software automatically synchronizes data between different devices.
02

to set clocks or watches so they show the same time

Transitive: to synchronize clocks or watches | to synchronize a clock or watch with another
example
Examples
She synchronized her clock to match the time on her phone.
03

to organize or present events so they appear to happen at the same time or exist together

Transitive: to synchronize events
example
Examples
The director synchronized the actors ’ performances to create a seamless scene.
04

to adjust the sound in a movie so that it matches the action on screen perfectly

Transitive: to synchronize a sound with a scene
example
Examples
The sound engineer synchronized the dialogue with the actors' lip movements.
05

to happen at the same time

Intransitive
example
Examples
The clocks synchronized perfectly, showing the same time.
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