synchronization

gb/sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən/

C1 English

összehangolás, szinkronizálás, szinkron, időszinkronizálás

NOUN C1

összehangolás B2

Usage pattern:

synchronization of [things]; synchronization between [things]; synchronization with [something]

The dancers' synchronization was impressive, especially during the fast section.

A táncosok összehangoltsága lenyűgöző volt, különösen a gyors részben.

The project suffered from poor synchronization between the design and engineering teams.

A projektet hátráltatta a tervező- és mérnökcsapat gyenge összehangolása.

Traffic lights use synchronization to keep cars moving smoothly along the main road.

Learner examples

The swimmers need better synchronization.

Az úszóknak jobb összehangoltságra van szükségük.

Good synchronization helps the team work together.

A jó összehangolás segít a csapatnak az együttműködésben.

Common mistake:

Use 'synchronization of A and B' or 'synchronization between A and B'; the verb pattern is 'synchronize A with B.'

Meaning

Coordinating things in time

Collocations

Synonyms

coordination (broader; can include planning as well as timing) | alignment (emphasizes making things match or fit together) | timing (emphasizes when actions happen)

Antonyms

desynchronization (the loss or absence of synchronization) | misalignment (a state where things do not match correctly) | asynchrony (a more technical word for things not occurring together in time)

Themes

time |coordination

Definition

the act of making things happen or move together at the right time

The process or result of making two or more actions, movements, or processes happen at the same time, at the same rate, or in a coordinated sequence.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL

szinkronizálás B2

Usage pattern:

[app/device/account] synchronization; synchronization with [server/cloud/account]

Turn on synchronization so your photos appear on both your phone and your laptop.

Kapcsold be a szinkronizálást, hogy a fotóid a telefonodon és a laptopodon is megjelenjenek.

The app paused email synchronization while the device was offline.

Az alkalmazás szüneteltette az e-mailek szinkronizálását, amíg az eszköz offline volt.

Database synchronization can prevent different offices from working with outdated records.

Learner examples

I turned off synchronization to save mobile data.

Kikapcsoltam a szinkronizálást, hogy spóroljak a mobiladattal.

The calendar synchronization is not working.

A naptár szinkronizálása nem működik.

Common mistake:

Do not use 'synchronization' for a simple backup unless data is kept matching between locations. The informal short form is 'sync.'

Meaning

Keeping data consistent

Collocations

Synonyms

syncing (informal short form, especially in consumer technology) | replication (more technical; often means copying data between databases or servers) | mirroring (suggests making one place exactly match another, often one-way)

Antonyms

data inconsistency (a state where data differs between systems) | data divergence (technical; data gradually becomes different in separate places) | desynchronization (systems stop matching after previously being synchronized)

Themes

computing |technology |data

Definition

copying updates so files, photos, contacts, or other information are the same on all devices

The process of updating and matching information across devices, apps, databases, or servers so that each has the same current data.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL

szinkron B2

szinkronizálás B2

Usage pattern:

[audio/video/subtitle/lip] synchronization; synchronization between [sound] and [picture]

The film's poor synchronization made the dialogue seem slightly ahead of the actors' mouths.

A film rossz hang-kép szinkronja miatt úgy tűnt, mintha a párbeszéd kissé megelőzné a színészek szájmozgását.

The editing software includes tools for audio synchronization.

A vágószoftver tartalmaz eszközöket a hang szinkronizálásához.

Live captions require accurate synchronization with the speaker's words.

Learner examples

The subtitles need better synchronization.

A feliratok szinkronján javítani kell.

The sound and video lost synchronization.

Elcsúszott egymástól a hang és a videó.

Common mistake:

Do not confuse synchronization with translation; subtitles can be translated correctly but poorly synchronized.

Meaning

Matching sound and image

Collocations

Synonyms

sync (shorter and more common in everyday speech) | alignment (emphasizes matching the timing of separate parts) | timing (focuses on when each sound or image appears)

Antonyms

desynchronization (loss of correct timing between media elements) | lag (one part is delayed behind another) | mismatch (a general failure to match correctly)

Themes

media |film |audio |video |technology

Definition

making sound, picture, or subtitles match in time

The alignment of sound, video, captions, or movement so that each part occurs at the correct moment in relation to the others.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL

időszinkronizálás C1

Usage pattern:

[clock/time/phase/network] synchronization; synchronization with [time server/reference]

Secure transactions often depend on accurate time synchronization between servers.

A biztonságos tranzakciók gyakran a szerverek közötti pontos időszinkronizálástól függenek.

The sensor network uses GPS for clock synchronization.

Az érzékelőhálózat GPS-t használ az óraszinkronizáláshoz.

Without phase synchronization, the machines vibrate at different points in their cycles.

Learner examples

The servers need time synchronization.

A szervereknek időszinkronizálásra van szükségük.

The clocks lost synchronization after the power cut.

Az áramkimaradás után megszűnt az órák szinkronja.

Common mistake:

In technical writing, 'time synchronization' usually means aligning clocks; 'data synchronization' means matching information.

Meaning

Aligning clocks or signals

Collocations

Synonyms

time alignment (emphasizes matching clocks or time references) | clock alignment (specifically about making clocks show the same time) | phase locking (technical; refers to matching the phase of repeating signals)

Antonyms

clock drift (clocks gradually move away from the correct shared time) | phase drift (signals gradually stop matching in phase) | timing error (a general error in timing or time alignment)

Themes

technology |engineering |networks |time

Definition

setting clocks or signals so they match exactly

The adjustment of clocks, timing signals, or repeating processes so they share a common time reference or phase.

Grammar

Dictionary form

synchronization

IPA

GB/sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən/

US/sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən/

Syllables & stress

syn - chron - iz - a - tion (5 syllables)

Stress on 4th syllable (a)

Word forms

Noun

Base: synchronization
Plural: synchronization, synchronizations

Expressions

in synchronization with

/ˈɪn sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən wˈɪθ/

fixed phrase

moving or happening together

moving or happening together with something else at the right time

Examples

The lights flash in synchronization with the music.
The backup system works in synchronization with the main server.
The swimmers moved in synchronization with one another.

Learner examples

The dancers moved in synchronization with the music.
My phone is in synchronization with my laptop.

lip synchronization

/lˈɪp sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən/

fixed phrase technical

matching speech to lips

making mouth movements match the words people hear

Examples

The animation team spent weeks improving the character's lip synchronization.
Poor lip synchronization made the dubbed film look unnatural.
The performer was criticized because the lip synchronization was too obvious.

Learner examples

The movie has good lip synchronization.
The singer's lip synchronization looked fake.

out of synchronization with

/ˈaʊt əv sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən wˈɪθ/

fixed phrase

not matching in time

not matching something else at the right time

Examples

The audio was out of synchronization with the video.
One database fell out of synchronization with the others after the network outage.
Her steps were slightly out of synchronization with the rest of the group.

Learner examples

The subtitles are out of synchronization with the film.
The two clocks are out of synchronization.

real-time synchronization

/ɹˈil tˈaɪm sˌɪŋkɹənəzˈeɪʃən/

fixed phrase technical

immediate automatic updating

updating information on different devices almost immediately

Examples

The messaging app uses real-time synchronization so conversations appear instantly on every device.
Real-time synchronization is essential when several people edit the same document.
The dashboard depends on real-time synchronization with the sales database.

Learner examples

Real-time synchronization keeps my notes up to date.
The app offers real-time synchronization.