synchronization
Making things match
Synchronization is the act of making things happen at the same time or in coordination with each other.
Clocks are synchronized to show identical time.
Swimmers perform synchronized routines.
In computing, synchronization keeps files or databases matched across devices: The app runs a background sync.
Audio and video must be synchronized or lips won't match words.
The shortened form sync dominates casual use: out of sync, sync your calendar.
Atmospheric water vapor mass
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- latencyDelay in system response
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
versioning · distributed · backup · NTP · Bluetooth · WiFi · protocols · servers
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- pulseArterial blood throb
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- tempoRate of musical performance
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
syncopation · drumming · meter · polyrhythm · entrainment · lock-in · pocket · tightness
Adjustable beat-marking device
- tempoRate of musical performance
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- intervalDuration between two points
pacing · schedule · sequence · periodicity · phase · lag · delay · offset
Joint intellectual work
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
integration · synergy · partnership · coordination · liaison · interplay · meshing · linkage
Toothed rotating machine parts
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
escapement · flywheel · cam · interlocking · mesh · phase-lock · crankshaft · pistons
cloud
Atmospheric water vapor mass
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- latencyDelay in system response
replication · versioning · distributed · backup · NTP · Bluetooth · WiFi · protocols · servers · databases
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
groove · syncopation · drumming · meter · polyrhythm · entrainment · lock-in · pocket · tightness · ensemble
metronome
Adjustable beat-marking device
interval · pacing · schedule · sequence · periodicity · phase · lag · delay · offset · cue
collaboration
Joint intellectual work
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
orchestration · integration · synergy · partnership · coordination · liaison · interplay · meshing · linkage · coherence
gears
Toothed rotating machine parts
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
pendulum · escapement · flywheel · cam · interlocking · mesh · phase-lock · crankshaft · pistons · calibration
mixer
Combines ingredients or people
- sequencerOrders signals chronologically
- masteringAttaining full command
- crossfadeGradual audio overlap transition
MIDI · DAW · lip-sync · dubbing · overdub · time-stretch · latency · playback · monitoring · stems
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- Vulkanpipeline, instance, surface, semaphore, sampler
- ice dancingtwizzle, mohawk, step sequence, free dance, footwork
- replicationmirroring, master-slave, active-passive, CDC, publisher
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
- divingscuba, scuba diving, dive mask, dive helmet, diving bells
synchronizationasynchrony
Lack of temporal coordination
desynchronization · asynchronism · asynchronicity · unsynchronization · time lag
synchronizationconflict
Opposition between parties
discord · dissonance · incompatibility · misalignment · discordance
synchronizationchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disarray · disorder · disorganization · incoordination · fragmentation
- data synchronizationAligning information across systems