synchronize

v 1: make synchronous and adjust in time or manner; "Let's

synchronize our efforts" [syn: {sync}] [ant: {desynchronize}]

2: happen at the same time [syn: {contemporize}]

3: make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the

action

4: arrange or represent events so that they co-occur;

"synchronize bibliocal events" [syn: {contemporize}]

synchronous

1. Two or more processes

that depend upon the occurrences of specific events such as

common timing signals.

2. Occurring at the same time or at the same rate or with a

regular or predictable time relationship or sequence.

Opposite: {asynchronous}.

(1996-04-11)