<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Synchronization, or the condition of moving, operating, acting, etc., at the same rate and exactly together (usually preceded by in or out of): The picture and the soundtrack were out of sync.</li><li>Harmony or harmonious relationship (usually preceded by in or out of): Management wants to be in sync with the client's wishes.</li><li>Computers: The process of connecting devices or computers, or of uploading data from one to the other or to a network or data store, so that all connected devices and repositories share current data: You can disconnect your phone from the computer after the sync finishes.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>To connect (devices or computers) so that they share current data, often the data generated by a particular app and stored on one of the devices or computers: Every few days I sync my fitness tracker with my computer so my averages are updated on the computer.</li><li>To upload (data) from one device or computer to another, or to a network or data store, so that all connected devices and repositories share current data: This app lets you sync your photos across multiple devices.</li><li>To synchronize, or cause to move, operate, act, etc., at the same rate and exactly together: The cheerleaders and baton twirlers synced their movements perfectly to the band.</li><li>To harmonize or align: It is extremely important to sync your priorities with those of your teammates.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>To initiate or undergo a connection between devices or computers, or with a network or data store, to share current data: Your computer needs to sync with a server on the west coast at the end of each day’s work.</li><li>To be in or come into harmony or alignment: Despite my fears, my new roommate and I synced almost right away. Project management should sync with organizational strategy so we all know how to plan.</li></ul>