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sync

/sɪŋk/
verbnoun★Intermediate
💻Technology
technical

To synchronize or make something happen at the same time or rate

The two devices need to sync their data.

The two devices need to synchronize their data.

Sync your calendar with your phone.

Make your calendar compatible with your phone.

💡

Commonly used in technology to describe the alignment of data between devices or systems.

general

To make something happen at the same time or rate as another thing

The dancers had to sync their movements perfectly.

The dancers had to align their movements perfectly.

💡

In everyday language, it can refer to coordinating actions or events.

Collocations

sync upto coordinate or alignsync withto make compatible or aligned with

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

out of syncphrase
not aligned or coordinated

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. General Use

In technology, 'sync' specifically refers to data alignment, while in general language, it can refer to any form of coordination.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb vs. Noun

'Sync' can be both a verb (to synchronize) and a noun (a synchronization process).

📖Word Origin

From the Greek word 'synchronos,' meaning 'happening at the same time.'

📝Usage Notes

In technology, 'sync' is often used as a verb to describe the process of updating data between devices. In general usage, it can refer to any form of coordination.

Word Breakdown

syn
together
prefix
+
chron
time
root
✎ Noted on May 27, 2026EN → EN

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