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synchronous

synchronous

4 7.0
Needing a shared clock so devices send data at the same time
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sincrónico
  • All chips except the ETR chip receive clock signals that are synchronous with the system cycle of 5.9 ns.
  • synchronous chat
  • synchronous communication
  • synchronous tutoring

Examples

  • There is a delicate balance between the synchronous and asynchronous functions.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In distance learning, incompatible time zones may prevent uniform access to synchronous online communication.

    Academic text (2013)
  • So that is a complete example of the synchronous model at work on a very simple system.

  • If the DAC is busy, the CAP will wait for services until the synchronous operation has completed.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The cueing instrument must be clear and synchronous with other players to signal movement to the next bar.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Ferguson (2006) noted the required communication media needed during a synchronous exchange of medical information.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Participating students and tutors reported an awareness of increased reading skills and the value of synchronous online instruction.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Consider Google Hangout, a synchronous video chat tool with multi-user capability.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Errors detected by one STC are communicated to the other STC to ensure synchronous data delivery.

    Academic text (1997)
  • In distance learning, synchronous communication allows students to interact in real-time, enhancing their learning experience.

Synonyms

simultaneous
vssynchronous
47 4.4

Happening at the same time as something else

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
concurrent
vssynchronous
21 6.6

Happening at the same time as another thing

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
synchronized
vssynchronous
  • US
1 4.9

Happening at the same time in a planned way

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
coincident
vssynchronous
1 5.6

Happening at the same time

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
synchronistic
vssynchronous
1 7.9

Happening at the same time

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
isochronic
vssynchronous
  • Specialized
9.2

Happening at exactly the same time as something else

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
synchronal
vssynchronous
7.7

Happening at the same time

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions
synchronic
vssynchronous
8.9

Happening at the same time

requires a common timing signal to coordinate digital transmissions

Antonyms

asynchronous
  • Specialized
7.9

Data sent without both computers sharing the same timing signal

Compounds

synchronous motor
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A motor that turns at a speed set by the electricity frequency

synchronous converter
  • Specialized
7.2

A machine that changes electricity that changes direction into electricity that flows one way

synchronous operation
  • Specialized
5.9

An operation that follows a regular clock so events happen at expected times

How Synchronous

synchronous
  • Specialized
4 7.0
asynchronous
3 7.9

Surface Forms

synchronous positive

Morphology

synchronous = synchrony (semi-transparent) = syn + chron + ous

The morphological composition 'syn-' + 'chron' + '-ous' is clear, but the sense's technical implication about timing signals in digital communications is specialized and may not be directly inferable by a general learner.

Etymology

Synchronous comes from Greek parts syn- meaning 'together' and chronos meaning 'time'. In digital communication, synchronous (same root as synchronize) means devices must 'work together in time' by sharing a clock so their data transmissions match and stay in step.