synchronization

Definitions

The process of causing two or more operations or events to occur at the same time or at the same rate.

The coordination of multiple processes or threads in a computer system to ensure they operate correctly and avoid data conflicts.

The act of aligning data or files across multiple devices or systems so that they are identical.

Examples

The dancers practiced for hours to ensure perfect synchronization of their movements.

The software update failed because of a synchronization error between the server and the local database.

Synonyms

coordination alignment concurrence simultaneity unison correspondence timing

Antonyms

asynchrony desynchronization disconnection mismatch disarray incoordination discordance