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Definition of synchronize

synchronize

/ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz/
(UK: synchronise)
syn · chro · nize

Adverb:synchronously
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Adjective:synchronous
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Past Simple:synchronized
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Past Participle:synchronized
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Present Participle:synchronizing
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synchronize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate; to occur at the same time or rate.

Example

"The dancers worked for weeks to synchronize their movements with the musical score."


2

To update and match data across two or more electronic devices, files, or systems so that they contain identical, up-to-date information.

Example

"You can synchronize your calendar and contacts across your laptop, tablet, and smartphone."


3

To adjust (two or more clocks or timepieces) to show the exact same time.

Example

"Before departing on the expedition, the explorers made sure to synchronize their watches."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin synchronizare, from Ancient Greek synchronizein ('to be contemporary with'), combining syn- ('together') and chronos ('time').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Synchronize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/synchronize
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