1. General. The process of precisely matching or coordinating 2 or more activities in time. See synchronous . 2. Computer. The process to make 2 or more data storage programs […]
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SYNCHRONIZED MANUFACTURING
Movement that is systematic of materials, information and other resources through all of the manufacturing stages. See synchronized production .
SYNCHRONIZED PRODUCTION
The process where each run of production will put out an identical sequence of items in terms of quantity, mix and rate. See synchronized manufacturing .
SYNCHRONOUS
Latin-with time. The sequence of events that occur together or at a fixed interval that is timed by a clock.
SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION
Method of data transfer sent upstream and received downstream at the same speed. See synchronous transmission .
SYNCHRONOUS OPTICAL NETWORK (SONET)
The international interface standard for fiber optics used for very high speed data transfer from point to point. Transfer of up to 40GB /second.
SYNCHRONOUS TRANSMISSION
Method of data transfer where continues streams of data are accompanied by a timing signal ensuring receiver and transmitter are in step with each other.
SYNCOPARE
To cut short, or pronounce things so as not to be understood. Cowell.
SYNDIC
In the civil law . An advocate or patron; a burgess or recorder; an agent or attorney who acts for a corporation or university; an actor or procurator; an assignee. […]
SYNDICATE
A university committee. A combination of persons or firms united for the purpose of enterprises too large for individuals to undertake; or a group of financiers who buy up the […]
SYNDICATE AGREEMENT
The contract syndicate members agree to. It designates the structure, rules, and time period . AKA underwriting agreement . Refer to subscription agreement .
SYNDICATED INVESTMENT
A joint plan or venture that has too many risks for one investor.
SYNDICATED LOAN
A loan that is large and jointly arranged by 2 or more financial institutions to share any risks. Also known as Multi bank credit or syndicated credit.
SYNDICATION
When a syndicate arrange the obligations of a loan between its members. There are primary and secondary offerings.
SYNDICATION COST
Cost incurred in promoting a syndications interests. May be an intangible asset in financial statements.
SYNDICOS
One chosen by a college, municipality , etc., to defend its cause. Calvin.
SYNDROME
A group of symptoms occurring together to indicate a certain disease or condition is present.
SYNERGISM
Interaction between entities, agents, substances or factors to produce a greater effect than the total of all the individual effects.
SYNERGISTIC EFFECT
Interaction between entities, agents, substances or factors to produce a greater effect than the total of all the individual effects. Opposite of antagonism. See synergism.
SYNERGY
State where 2 or more things are working together in a productive way.
SYNGRAPH
The name given by the canonists to deeds of which both parts were written on the same piece of parchment, with some word or letters of the alphabet written between […]
SYNOD
A meeting or assembly of ecclesiastical persons concerning religion; being the same thing, in Greek, as convocation in Latin. There are four kinds: (1) A general or universal synod or […]
SYNODAL
A tribute or payment in money paid to the bishop or archdeacon by the inferior clergy, at the Easter visitation.
SYNODALES TESTES
L. Lat. Syn- ods-men (corrupted into sidesmen) were the urban and rural deans , now the church-wardens.
SYNONYMOUS
a term meaning to have the same ideas, the same meaning.