synchronize
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synchronize
- /ˈsɪŋ.kɹəˌnaɪz/ UK
- /ˈsɪŋ.kɹəˌnaɪz/ Canada, US
- /ˈsɪŋ.kɹəˌnɑez/ Australia
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From Ancient Greek συγχρονίζω (sunkhronízō), equivalent to syn- + chrono- + -ize.
verb synchronizes · synchronizing · synchronized · synchronise
- To occur at the same time or with coordinated timing. The path of this great empire, through its arch of progress, synchronized with that of Christianity.
- To cause (video and audio) to play in a coordinated way.
- To set (a clock or watch) to display the same time as another. We synchronized our watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock precisely.
- To cause (a set of files, data, or settings) on one computer or device to be (and try to remain) the same as on another.
- To agree, be coordinated with, or complement well. Gay men often have interests and concerns that don't synchronize with the issues considered top priorities by lesbians.
- To coordinate or combine.
Translations
Every language
verb cause two events to have coordinated timing
| Español | sincronizar, poner en hora |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 同調する dōchō suru, 同期する dōki suru, シンクロナイズさせる shinkuronaizu saseru |
| 中文 | 同步 tóngbù, 同步化 tóngbùhuà |
| Português | sincronizar |
| Français | synchroniser |
| Deutsch | synchronisieren |
| Italiano | sincronizzare |
| Ελληνικά | συγχρονίζω synchronízo |
| Română | sincroniza |
| Русский | синхронизирова́ть sinxronizirovátʹ |
| العربية | زَامَنَ zāmana |
Talk about this word "synchronize." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/synchronize. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. synchronize. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/synchronize "synchronize." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/synchronize.Cite this
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title = {synchronize},
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