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Synchronization vs Synchronized - What's the difference?

synchronization | synchronized |

As a noun synchronization

is the state or property of being synchronized.

As an adjective synchronized is

having attained synchronization, together, coordinated, combined.

As a verb synchronized is

(synchronize).

synchronization

Alternative forms

* synchronisation (Commonwealth English)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state or property of being synchronized.
  • The generator went off line when it lost synchronization with the power line.
  • * 2012 , Staff (Max Planck Institute), Study: Solar and wind energy may stabilize the power grid , R&D Magazine, online:
  • Synchronization , the coordinated dynamics of many units to the same timing is found throughout the natural world.
  • (military) The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time.
  • (military) In the intelligence context, application of intelligence sources and methods in concert with the operation plan. (JP 2-0); (JP 1-02)
  • Synonyms

    * synchroneity, synchronicity

    synchronized

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having attained synchronization, together, coordinated, combined.
  • The synchronized swimmers did everything together, even breathing at the same time.

    Derived terms

    * synchronized skating

    Verb

    (head)
  • (synchronize)