Synchronization

Alternative forms

• synchronisation Commonwealth English

Full definition of synchronization

Noun

1. 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.
2. (military) The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time.
3. (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

Related terms

• autosynchronization