Synced: meaning, definitions and examples

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synced

 

[ sɪŋkt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

data transfer

Synced is the past tense of sync, which means to cause two or more devices or systems to operate together in harmony or to share data seamlessly. This is often used in the context of technology, where devices synchronize information to ensure consistency across platforms and applications.

Synonyms

aligned, matched, synchronized.

Examples of usage

  • I synced my phone with my computer.
  • The app automatically synced all my contacts.
  • Make sure to sync your devices before the meeting.
Context #2 | Adjective

similar timing

When something is described as synced, it indicates that it is operating at the same time or in a coordinated manner. This term is often used in multimedia contexts, such as video and audio production.

Synonyms

coordinated, harmonized, synchronized.

Examples of usage

  • The audio and video were perfectly synced.
  • They performed a synced dance routine.
  • The lights were synced to the music beat.

Translations

Translations of the word "synced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sincronizado

🇮🇳 सिंक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 synchronisiert

🇮🇩 disinkronkan

🇺🇦 синхронізований

🇵🇱 zsynchronizowany

🇯🇵 同期された

🇫🇷 synchronisé

🇪🇸 sincronizado

🇹🇷 senkronize edilmiş

🇰🇷 동기화된

🇸🇦 متزامن

🇨🇿 synchronizovaný

🇸🇰 synchronizovaný

🇨🇳 已同步

🇸🇮 sinhroniziran

🇮🇸 samhæfður

🇰🇿 синхрондалған

🇬🇪 სინქრონიზებული

🇦🇿 sinxronlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 sincronizado

Etymology

The term 'sync' originated from the word 'synchronize', which was derived from the Greek word 'synchronizein', meaning 'to occur at the same time'. The prefix 'syn-' means 'together', while 'chronos' means 'time'. The concept of synchronization became increasingly relevant with the rise of electronic devices and digital communication in the late 20th century. The abbreviation 'sync' gained popularity with the boom of personal computing and mobile technology, particularly in relation to data transfer between devices. Applications that facilitate syncing processes have become commonplace, making 'synced' a widely recognized term within various domains, from files and settings on smartphones to musical performances and other collaborative efforts.