Synchronization Meaning
/sˌɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state or property of being synchronized.
nounThe arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time.
Sentence Examples
Rodrigo marveled at the centipede's numerous legs, which moved in perfect synchronization.
Poor lip synchronization made the dubbed movie hard to watch.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the audio and video tracks was required for the movie's perfection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Successful ____ of the computer systems is essential for the smooth operation of the large bank's network today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English synchronize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English synchronization From synchronize + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I was very impressed with the obvious amount of work that went into the learning and synchronization of such a complex and harmonically and difficult score."
— 1987 April 18, Tom Grabosky, “Gay Men's Voices Rise Up Singin'”, in Gay Community News, page 7:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the audio and video tracks was required for the movie's perfection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Successful ____ of the computer systems is essential for the smooth operation of the large bank's network today.