synchronisation meaning

UK US /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/ 5 syllables

synchronisation (noun): the relation that exists when things occur at the same time.

Spelling: synchronisation (British) · synchronization (American)

synchronisation has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

synchronisation as a noun

  1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
    • the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves

    Synonyms: synchronism, synchrony, synchronicity, synchroneity, synchronization, synchronizing

    Type of: temporal relation

    Related forms: synchronise

  2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison

    Synonyms: synchronization, synchronizing, synchronising

    Type of: adjustment

    Related forms: synchronise

  3. coordinating by causing to indicate the same time
    • the synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary

    Synonyms: synchronization, synchronizing

    Type of: coordination

    Related forms: synchronise

How to pronounce synchronisation

synchronisation is pronounced /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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