synchronize
Align in time
Synchronize means to cause things to happen or operate at the same time or rate.
You synchronize watches so they show identical times.
Swimmers synchronize their movements to perform in unison.
In technology, to synchronize is to update files or data across devices so they match: My phone syncs with my laptop automatically.
The shortened form sync dominates casual use.
Arrange in a row
- calibrateAdjust for accuracy
- matchGame between opponents
- adjustChange to fit better
- configureArrange for operation
integrate · attune · harmonize · reconcile · merge · couple · interlock · pair
Device displaying time
- metronomeAdjustable beat-marking device
- timestampRecorded moment identifier
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- schedulePlan of timed events
interval · simultaneity · stopwatch · timer · pacing · sequencing · deadline · latency
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- pulseArterial blood throb
- downbeatNegatively toned or dispirited
upbeat · groove · time · meter · syncopation · entrainment · lockstep · unison
Simultaneous identical action
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
ensemble · choreography · formation · lockstep · tandem · chorus · swimmers · dancers
align
Arrange in a row
configure · integrate · attune · harmonize · reconcile · merge · couple · interlock · pair · link
clock
Device displaying time
- metronomeAdjustable beat-marking device
- timestampRecorded moment identifier
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
schedule · interval · simultaneity · stopwatch · timer · pacing · sequencing · deadline · latency · lag
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
downbeat · upbeat · groove · time · meter · syncopation · entrainment · lockstep · unison · polyrhythm
unison
Simultaneous identical action
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
harmony · ensemble · choreography · formation · lockstep · tandem · chorus · swimmers · dancers · skaters
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
refresh · update · replicate · mirror · merge · overwrite · database · server · device · folder
- clock actionsset alarm, snooze, calibrate, keep time, spring forward
- danceballet, breaking, folk dances, b-boying, folk dance
- organizecategorize, classify, sort, arrange, group
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
- testingtest, unit testing, product testing, examine, check
- time conceptsclock, calendar, hour, minute, second
synchronizedesynchronize
Remove temporal coordination
desynchronise · stagger · offset · mistime · anachronize
synchronizedisarrange
To disturb order
disorder · disorganize · scramble · jumble · disrupt
- synchronized divingSimultaneous twin platform sport
- data synchronizationAligning information across systems
- synchronized swimmersAquatic athletes performing coordinated routines
- synchronized swimmingChoreographed aquatic team sport
- synchronised swimmingChoreographed aquatic team performance
- synchronized skatingGroup ice choreography
synchronized, synchronicity, synchronization, synchronic, synchronizing, synchronizes, synchronism, synchronise, synchronised