synchro

In perfect unison

Synchro is a clipped form of synchronized or synchronization, used as a modifier or noun in technical contexts.

In swimming and skating, synchro refers to synchronized events where athletes perform coordinated routines: She competes in synchro diving.

In engineering, a synchro is a type of rotary electrical transformer used to transmit angular position data between machines.

timing

coordination

Organized cooperative movement

tempo · rhythm · metronome · countdown · sequence · interval · clock · stopwatch · timetable · schedule

electrical

motor

Energy-to-motion converter

  • generatorElectricity-producing machine
  • alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
  • phaseDistinct period in sequence

AC · frequency · hertz · cycle · rotor · stator · grid · power · oscillation · waveform

swimming

duet

Piece for two

  • teamOrganized cooperative unit
  • soloPerformance by one
  • routineRegular sequence of actions

choreography · underwater · figures · lifts · noseclip · goggles · caps · pool · competition · judges

gearbox

transmission

Sending of information

  • gearsToothed rotating machine parts
  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
  • shiftingChanging position or form

drivetrain · sleeve · hub · manual · automotive

data

backup

Stored duplicate for recovery

timestamp · protocol · real-time · bidirectional · merge · conflict · offline · update · refresh · Dropbox

Categories
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coordination/timing

synchroasync

Not happening together

asynchronous · out of sync · desynchronized · offbeat · uncoordinated

performance mode

synchrosolo

Performance by one

individual · unaccompanied · singles · single · lone

Phrases
Family

synchronize, synchronous, synchronized, synchrony, synchronization, synchronizing, synchronizes, asynchronous, synchronise

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