synchronized

/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd/

coordinated to occur at the same time

The dancers performed a synchronized routine.

The dancers moved together in perfect timing.

general

coordinated to occur at the same time or in a harmonious manner

The synchronized swimming team moved in perfect unison.

The team's movements were perfectly timed and coordinated.

The synchronized clocks showed the same time.

The clocks were adjusted to display identical times.

Often used to describe activities, movements, or systems that are precisely aligned in time or action.

Collocations

synchronized swimminga competitive sport where swimmers perform choreographed routines in watersynchronized clocksclocks that are set to show the same timesynchronized movementmovements that are coordinated to occur at the same time

in harmony or coordination

not coordinated or aligned

In technology, 'synchronized' often refers to data or systems that are updated simultaneously.

'Synchronized' implies exact timing, so use it when describing activities that require perfect coordination.

From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'chronos' (time), meaning 'occurring at the same time'.

Commonly used in contexts involving precise timing, such as technology, sports, and performance arts.

syn-

together

prefix

-chron-

time

root

-ized

made or caused to be

suffix

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