Synch: meaning, definitions and examples

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synch

 

[ sɪŋk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

timing coordination

To 'synch' means to coordinate or match the timing of two or more things so they operate together seamlessly. This term is often used in technology and media, particularly in relation to audio and video synchronization. For example, in filmmaking, it’s essential to ensure that the dialogue matches the movements of the actors' lips. The concept can also extend to various fields such as music, where musicians need to be in sync while playing together. This term has gained popularity in the digital age with the advent of collaborative technologies.

Synonyms

align, coordinate, synchronize.

Examples of usage

  • We need to synch the audio with the visuals.
  • The musicians had to synch their performances perfectly.
  • Make sure to synch your files before the presentation.
  • Let's synch our schedules for the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "synch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sincronizar

🇮🇳 संकलन करना

🇩🇪 synchronisieren

🇮🇩 sinkronkan

🇺🇦 синхронізувати

🇵🇱 synchronizować

🇯🇵 同期させる

🇫🇷 synchroniser

🇪🇸 sincronizar

🇹🇷 senkronize etmek

🇰🇷 동기화하다

🇸🇦 مزامنة

🇨🇿 synchronizovat

🇸🇰 synchronizovať

🇨🇳 同步

🇸🇮 sinhronizirati

🇮🇸 samræma

🇰🇿 синхрондау

🇬🇪 სინქრონიზაცია

🇦🇿 sinxronizasiya

🇲🇽 sincronizar

Etymology

The term 'synch', a contraction of 'synchronize', has its roots in the Greek word 'synchronos', meaning 'happening at the same time'. It gained usage in the early 20th century as technology advanced, particularly in the fields of radio and film where timing became critical for production quality. The abbreviated form 'synch' emerged in colloquial language as a convenient and efficient way to reference synchronization processes. With the widespread use of digital technology in the 21st century, the term has evolved further, now widely used in various contexts, including software development, music production, and collaborative online tools, emphasizing the importance of timing and coordination in modern communication.