Synchronous

usgb/ˈsɪŋkrənəs/
adjective

Happening, moving, or existing at the same time.

The synchronous movement of their arms caught everyone's attention.
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  • synchronous communication
  • synchronous motors
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Time Precision

Synchronous emphasizes precise timing in events or actions together.

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The dancers were praised for their synchronous steps.
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Shared Timing

Focus on events sharing the same timing, not just occurring together.

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World clocks show synchronous times across different time zones.
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Not Sequential

Synchronous events aren't one after another; they occur at the same moment.

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The fireworks exploded in a spectacular synchronous display.
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