Synchronize vs Converge - What's the difference?
synchronize | converge |
To cause two or more events to happen at exactly the same time, at the same rate, or in a time-coordinated way. To harmonize in regard to time.
To occur at the same time or with coordinated timing.
* De Quincey
Of two or more entities, to approach each other; to get closer and closer.
* Jefferson
(mathematics) Of a sequence, to have a limit.
(computing) Of an iterative process, to reach a stable end point.
As verbs the difference between synchronize and converge
is that synchronize is to cause two or more events to happen at exactly the same time, at the same rate, or in a time-coordinated way to harmonize in regard to time while converge is .synchronize
English
(Synchronization)Alternative forms
* synchronise (non-Oxford British spelling)Verb
(synchroniz)- The path of this great empire, through its arch of progress, synchronized with that of Christianity.
Derived terms
(terms derived from synchronize) * synchronisation/synchronization * synch * synchroniser/synchronizer * sync * synchrony * synchronicity * synchicity * synchronized swimming * synchronized skatingconverge
English
Verb
(converg)- The mountains converge into a single ridge.