synchronous
- adjective
- /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/
- Specialized
- 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
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There is a delicate balance between the synchronous and asynchronous functions.
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In distance learning, incompatible time zones may prevent uniform access to synchronous online communication.
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So that is a complete example of the synchronous model at work on a very simple system.
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If the DAC is busy, the CAP will wait for services until the synchronous operation has completed.
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The cueing instrument must be clear and synchronous with other players to signal movement to the next bar.
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Ferguson (2006) noted the required communication media needed during a synchronous exchange of medical information.
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Participating students and tutors reported an awareness of increased reading skills and the value of synchronous online instruction.
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Consider Google Hangout, a synchronous video chat tool with multi-user capability.
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Errors detected by one STC are communicated to the other STC to ensure synchronous data delivery.
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In distance learning, synchronous communication allows students to interact in real-time, enhancing their learning experience.
Synonyms
Happening at the same time as something else
Happening at the same time as another thing
Happening at the same time in a planned way
Happening at the same time
Happening at the same time
Happening at exactly the same time as something else
Happening at the same time
Happening at the same time
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A machine that changes electricity that changes direction into electricity that flows one way
- Specialized
An operation that follows a regular clock so events happen at expected times
How Synchronous
- Specialized
Surface Forms
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.