synchronizes

Synchronizes is a verb meaning to cause two or more things to occur at the same time or to be in step with each other. It is the third-person singular present tense of synchronize. The broader concept is synchronization, the process of coordinating timing across elements so they operate in unison or maintain a common tempo.

Etymology and variants: synchronize comes from Greek sun- meaning “with, together” and chronos meaning “time.” The spelling differs by dialect: American English generally uses synchronizes, while British English often uses synchronises. The base form is synchronize, with past forms synchronized or synchronised.

Usage and contexts: In computing and networking, to synchronize clocks or data means ensuring all nodes reflect the same state. In media and communications, streams, captions, or subtitles may be synchronized with audio to maintain alignment. In manufacturing, robotics, and transportation, synchronized motion coordinates multiple components to operate together. In biology and neuroscience, synchronized neural or physiological activity can occur in groups, often in response to shared cues or rhythms. In music, performers or systems may synchronize tempo and timing to produce a coherent performance.

Common collocations include synchronize with, synchronize to, synchronize clocks, synchronize data streams, and synchronize subtitles with video. The noun form is synchronization, referring to the process itself, and related adjectives include synchronous and asynchronous, describing timing relationships between events or systems.