Meaning & use

Synchronisation

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The coordination of events, processes, or devices to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

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The film's sound synchronisation was slightly off in the opening scene.

Engineers tested the synchronisation of the traffic lights across the intersection.

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Synchronisation is the British spelling; American English typically uses 'synchronization' with a z.

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