Meaning
To make two or more things happen or update at exactly the same time.
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Word origin
A short form of synchronise, from Greek syn, together, and chronos, time.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- syn + chronos
- English cognates
- synchronise
Grammar
Examples
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Syncing devices keeps the same files on both.
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"Out of sync" means the timing does not match; "in sync" means it does.
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As a noun, sync means matching timing.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 2: sync, sailor, creep and 7 more words.