synchronization
noun/ˌsɪŋkrənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also synchronisation)
[uncountable]- the fact of happening at the same time or moving at the same speed as something else; the act of making something do this
- synchronization of the business cycle throughout the EU
- Contract and relax your muscles in synchronization with your breathing.
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- (computing) the act of linking data files between one computer or mobile device and another so that the information in the files on both machines is the same
- synchronization (of something) (between something) automatic wireless synchronization of your email, calendar and contacts between different devices
- synchronization (of something) (with something) The system provides full wireless connectivity and easy synchronization with other wireless devices.
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