synchronisation

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synchronisation

The conductor raises his baton to achieve perfect synchronisation of the orchestra.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of coordinating events or actions to occur at the same time: The process of causing multiple things to happen simultaneously or in a coordinated manner.
    • The state of operating or occurring at the same rate and time: The condition where two or more processes, cycles, or events are aligned in time.
Usage
  • Synchronisation is used to describe the technical or deliberate process of aligning timing.
  • It is often used in contexts involving technology, biology, and coordinated group activities.
Examples
  • The synchronisation of traffic lights improves the flow of vehicles.
  • Data synchronisation between your phone and computer ensures your files are up to date.
  • The dancers practiced for hours to achieve perfect synchronisation of their movements.
Advanced Usage
  • "in synchronisation with": Operating in time with something else.
    • The generators must run in synchronisation with the main power grid.
  • "fall out of synchronisation": To cease being aligned in time.
    • The two clocks fell out of synchronisation after the power outage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Synchronise (verb): To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
    • Please synchronise your watches.
  • Synchronous (adjective): Happening or existing at the same time.
    • The students attended a synchronous online lecture.
  • Synchronicity (noun): The simultaneous occurrence of events that appear meaningfully related.
    • He was amazed by the synchronicity of their thoughts.
Synonyms
  • Coordination
  • Alignment
  • Simultaneity
  • Concurrence
Antonyms
  • Desynchronisation
  • Asynchrony
  • Disconnection
Related Phrases
  • Lip synchronisation: The matching of a speaker's lip movements with pre-recorded audio.
    • The actor's lip synchronisation in the musical was flawless.
  • Clock synchronisation: The process of ensuring multiple clocks display the same time.
    • Network time protocol is used for clock synchronisation across the internet.
synchronisation

The conductor raises his baton to achieve perfect synchronisation of the orchestra.

Noun
  1. coordinating by causing to indicate the same time
    • the synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary
  2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
  3. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
    • the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves