syn|chro|nize

syn|chro|nize
syn|chro|nize «SIHNG kruh nyz», verb, -nized, -niz|ing.
–v.i.
1. to occur at the same time; agree in time. SYNONYM(S): coincide.
2. to move or take place at the same rate and exactly together.
–v.t.
1. to make agree in time; cause to go at the same rate: »

to synchronize all the clocks in a building.

2. to assign to the same time or period.
3. a) to make (dialogue and other sounds) coincide with the action in the preparation of a motion picture. b) to make sound and action coincide in (a sound motion picture): »

A synchronized picture differs from a true talkie in that the scenes are first taken silent and then accompaniment is added (B. Brown).

╂[< Greek synchronízein < sýnchronos; see etym. under synchronous (Cf. ↑synchronous)]
–syn´chro|niz´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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