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Definition of synchronous - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
simultaneous eventshappening at the same time or rate
- The dancers moved in synchronous motion.
2.
technologyTECH. blocking other processes until completionTECH.
- The synchronous function delayed the program.
3.
digital communicationTECH. requiring a common clock signalTECH.
- Synchronous transmission needs precise timing.
Expressions with synchronous
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tasks occurring at the same time
The system handles multiple synchronous operations efficiently.
having an orbit passing over the same area at solar time
The satellite is in a sun synchronous orbit.
electrical machine with speed matching supply frequency
The power plant uses a synchronous machine for electricity generation.
electric motor running at speed set by power frequency
A synchronous motor keeps its speed steady under load.
satellite orbit matching central body's spin period
The moon is in a synchronous orbit with Earth.
device that converts alternating current to direct current at synchronous speed
The synchronous converter ensures efficient power management in the plant..
Origin of synchronous
Greek, syn (together) + chronos (time)
Terms with synchronous included in their meaning
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acr: Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
system for sending digital signals over optical fiber
acr: synchronous dynamic random access memory
type of computer memory that is fast
acr: synchronous link dynamic random-access memory
type of memory that is fast and efficient
abr: synchronous optical networking
system for sending data over fiber optic lines
acr: Synchronous Serial Interface
method for sending data one bit at a time
electrical device
device that converts alternating current to direct current at synchronous speed
timing
in a synchronous manner or at the same time
Examples of synchronous in a sentence
The clocks were synchronous, ticking in perfect harmony. Synchronous operations can slow down the system. The synchronous call blocked other tasks. Synchronous systems require a shared clock. Data is sent synchronously in this protocol.
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- French:synchrone, coordonné, ...
- German:synchron, ...
- Italian:sincrono, sincronizzato, ...
- Spanish:sincrónico, sincronizado, ...
- Portuguese:sincrónico, síncrono, ...
- Chinese:同步的, 阻塞的, ...
- Japanese:同期した, 同期, ...
- Arabic:مُتَزامِن, تَزامُنِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְסֻנְכְרָן, חָסוּם, ...
- Russian:синхронный, последовательный, ...
- Ukrainian:синхронний, ...
- Hindi:समकालिक, समानांतर, ...
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