devicesynchronization

noun

UK /dɪˈvaɪs ˌsɪŋkrənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

US /dɪˈvaɪs ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/

When two or more gadgets share the same information so they all show the same thing.

Device synchronization made my photos appear on both my phone and my tablet.

SYNONYMS

device sync data syncing device pairing information sharing

RELATED WORDS

backup cloud storage pairing data transfer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of making the clocks or settings on multiple devices match.

Device synchronization kept the timers on all the classroom tablets identical.

3. A feature that automatically updates files across a person's electronics.

Turning on device synchronization meant her notes were always up to date.

4. The technical act of connecting devices so they can exchange data.

The app finished device synchronization in just a few seconds.