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synchronous
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asynchronous
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[physics]
Occurring together, or at the same time. -
[data transfer]
In data transmission, precisely timed and steady transmission of information that allows for higher rates of data exchange. -
[programming]
In programming, a series of actions or events that must occur in a specified sequence. For example, a program that launches another program and waits for it to finish before continuing is said to be synchronous.
