non-synchronized

The audio and video are non-synchronized in the video clip.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not occurring at the same time or rate: "non-synchronized" describes events, actions, or processes that are not coordinated in time or sequence. It implies a lack of temporal alignment or harmony.
   • Not adjusted to match a common standard: In technical contexts, it refers to devices or systems that are not set to operate in unison, such as clocks, audio, or video signals.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The dancers' movements were non-synchronized, causing confusion on stage. (Their steps did not match the beat or each other.)
  • The audio and video tracks are non-synchronized, so the dialogue is out of sync with the actors' lips. (The sound and picture are not aligned in time.)
  • The team's non-synchronized efforts led to delays in the project. (Their work was not coordinated, causing inefficiency.)

Advanced Usage

• "non-synchronized swimming": a humorous or literal term for swimming that is not performed in unison, as opposed to synchronized swimming.

  • The pool was full of children engaged in non-synchronized swimming. (They were splashing about without any coordinated routine.)

• "non-synchronized data": in computing, data that is not updated or matched across multiple systems or devices.

  • The cloud storage showed non-synchronized files, so some documents were missing. (The files were not identical across devices.)

Variants and Related Words

• Synchronized (adj): occurring at the same time; coordinated.

  • The synchronized clocks chimed together at noon. (They all rang at the exact same moment.)

• Synchronize (verb): to cause to occur or operate at the same time.

  • We need to synchronize our watches before the mission. (Set them to the same time.)

• Synchronization (noun): the process of making things occur at the same time.

  • The synchronization of the audio and video was perfect. (They matched exactly.)

Synonyms

• Asynchronous: not happening at the same time.
  • The asynchronous communication meant replies came hours later. (Not simultaneous.)
• Uncoordinated: lacking harmony or order in timing.
  • Their uncoordinated efforts resulted in chaos. (Not working together.)
• Out of sync: not matching in time (informal).
  • The dancers were out of sync with the music. (Their movements did not align.)

Antonyms

• Synchronized: occurring at the same time; coordinated.
  • The synchronized swimmers moved as one. (Perfectly timed together.)

Related Idioms

• Out of step: not matching the rhythm or pace of others.

  • His marching was out of step with the rest of the band. (He was not moving in time with the group.)

• Off the beat: not following the musical rhythm.

  • The drummer was off the beat, ruining the song. (His playing was not synchronized with the other musicians.)