English noun: synchronization |
1. | synchronization the relation that exists when things occur at the same time |
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| Samples | The drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves.
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| Synonyms | synchroneity, synchronicity, synchronisation, synchronism, synchronizing, synchrony |
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| Broader (hypernym) | temporal relation |
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| Antonyms | asynchronism, asynchrony, desynchronisation, desynchronization, desynchronizing |
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2. | synchronization (act) an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison |
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| Synonyms | synchronisation, synchronising, synchronizing |
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| Broader (hypernym) | adjustment, readjustment, registration |
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3. | synchronization (act) coordinating by causing to indicate the same time |
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| Samples | The synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary.
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| Synonyms | synchronisation, synchronizing |
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| Broader (hypernym) | coordination |
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