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sync
[singk]
noun
synchronization, or the condition of moving, operating, acting, etc., at the same rate and exactly together (usually preceded by in orout of ).
The picture and the soundtrack were out of sync.
harmony or harmonious relationship (usually preceded by in orout of ).
Management wants to be in sync with the client's wishes.
Computers.the process of connecting devices or computers, or of uploading data from one to the other or to a network or data store, so that all connected devices and repositories share current data.
You can disconnect your phone from the computer after the sync finishes.
verb (used with object)
Computers.Also
to connect (devices or computers) so that they share current data, often the data generated by a particular app and stored on one of the devices or computers.
Every few days I sync my fitness tracker with my computer so my averages are updated on the computer.
to upload (data) from one device or computer to another, or to a network or data store, so that all connected devices and repositories share current data.
This app lets you sync your photos across multiple devices.
When several of us are working on code in the same program, we have to sync changes frequently.
to synchronize, or cause to move, operate, act, etc., at the same rate and exactly together.
The cheerleaders and baton twirlers synced their movements perfectly to the band.
to harmonize or align.
It is extremely important to sync your priorities with those of your teammates.
verb (used without object)
Computers.Also to initiate or undergo a connection between devices or computers, or with a network or data store, to share current data.
Your computer needs to sync with a server on the west coast at the end of each day’s work.
to be in or come into harmony or alignment.
Despite my fears, my new roommate and I synced almost right away.
Project management should sync with organizational strategy so we all know how to plan.
sync
/ ɪŋ /
verb
an informal word for synchronize
noun
an informal word for synchronization See synchronization
in sync
out of sync
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sync1
Example Sentences
Nevertheless, in a study published in May, Ronan the sea lion was shown to perform better than adult humans when tasked with moving in sync to a beat.
This type of negotiation can be effective during a classic friendship pain point when, formerly in sync, friends find their personal and professional paths diverging, leading to feelings of neglect.
“I remember when I talked to Ron and I was like ‘Ron, I really think I should lip sync.
He added: "The British Broadcasting Corporation upholds the ethos of the British state in Ireland, and in my view it's out of sync in many, many fronts with the Good Friday Agreement."
The company SLACKCiRCUS re-recorded a silly version of the song and then synced it to scenes from the 1980s cartoon “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.”
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When To Use
Sync means to cause to move or operate at the same time, as in My phone synced with my wireless earbuds, and now I can listen to music on my phone.Sync also means to occur at the same time or rate, as in The train and bus schedules sync up so that passengers can catch the bus when they arrive at the train station.Sync also describes the state of being in harmony or the relationship between two things that run at the same time, as in Felix gets frustrated when the video and audio are out of sync.Sync is a shortened form of synchronization and can be spelled synch.Example: Sync the headphones with the system and then give it a listen.
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