Sync: meaning, definitions and examples

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sync

 

[ sษชล‹k ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data transfer

Sync is short for synchronization, which is the process of ensuring that two or more devices or systems are updated with the same data at the same time.

Synonyms

synchronization, synchronize, syncing

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to sync your phone with your computer to transfer the latest photos.
  • The sync feature allows you to access your files from multiple devices.
  • We use cloud storage for automatic sync of our documents.
Context #2 | Verb

music

In music, to sync means to match the tempo or timing of one sound source with another, often in the context of live performances or recordings.

Synonyms

coordinate, harmonize, synchronize

Examples of usage

  • The band had to sync up their instruments before the concert started.
  • It's important for the dancers to sync their movements with the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "sync" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sincronizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเค•เคพเคฒเฅ€เคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช synchronisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinkronisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝั…ั€ะพะฝั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ synchronizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆœŸใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท synchroniser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sincronizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท senkronize etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ธฐํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงู…ู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ synchronizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ synchronizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sinhronizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samstilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝั…ั€ะพะฝะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒฅแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinxronlaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sincronizar

Etymology

The term 'sync' originated as a short form of synchronization in the computing and technology fields. It has since been adopted in various industries, including music, to refer to the alignment of different elements. The concept of synchronization has become essential in modern digital communication and media management.

See also: syncing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,123, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.